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Florence Bowser Elementary School

4540 NANSEMOND PKWY SUFFOLK VA 23435

About Florence Bowser Elementary School

Florence Bowser Elementary School is located in northern Suffolk, Virginia, serving approximately 874 students in grades Pre-K - 5. The school has a 20:1 student-teacher ratio, boasting an estimated 44 full-time teachers. For demographic purposes, the school has a diverse student population, with 60% being a minority. An estimated 64 - 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch which shows a significant population from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. About 76% of students are proficient in math and 75% in reading, both exceeding the state averages. There is also a Gifted & Talented program, and a focus on student-centered instruction. The median home value in the area is approximately $370,078, indicating the level of community support behind education. Florence Bowser Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in Virginia and is constantly working to improve student outcomes and engage the community.

Florence Bowser Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4540 NANSEMOND PKWY SUFFOLK VA 23435

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Phone

(757) 923-4106

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
48
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
831
Total Students
$65995
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 177 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Florence Bowser Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:25AM - 3:50PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 40%
Asian 1.4%
Hispanic 12.2%
Black 37.6%
Two+ Races 8.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
40%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic
12.2%
Black
37.6%
Two+ Races
8.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 831
47%
391 Female
53%
440 Male

Student Population

831 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

454 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The PTA remains active and communicates with families about upcoming events and activities via Facebook.

FAQ

1. What is the vision of Florence Bowser Elementary?

Florence Bowser Elementary's vision is for students to be "World Changers," who display their awareness of the world around them.


2. How does Florence Bowser Elementary encourage leadership within students?

Florence Bowser Elementary encourages students to participate in student-led projects, service projects, and other student based initiatives.


3. What enrichment programs are offered at Florence Bowser Elementary?

Florence Bowser Elementary offers a variety of enrichment activities for students; including STEM/tech based activities, arts, and hands-on learning activities in and out of the classroom.


4. How does Florence Bowser Elementary engage families?

Florence Bowser Elementary tries to engage family members by informing families about workshops and school events.


5. How does Florence Bowser Elementary incorporate technology skills?

Florence Bowser Elementary provides a digital learning component to the curriculum.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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