Garrett Elementary School vs. Bowles Elementary School
Should you attend Garrett Elementary School or Bowles Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Garrett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Bowles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garrett Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowles Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
309 students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#973 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#446 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
-
Kindergarten Students
53
52
Grade 1 Students
35
37
Grade 2 Students
47
51
Grade 3 Students
56
50
Grade 4 Students
49
41
Grade 5 Students
50
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
4%
% Black
64%
6%
% White
18%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%