D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Bowie Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 315 W. 5th Street, Bowie, AZ 85605
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 30% · Math 10% proficient · 15th percentile in Arizona
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
39
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$31K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%15/100reading 28th percentile, math 2nd percentile among Arizona middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−13 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−32 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 315 W. 5th Street
City Bowie
ZIP Code 85605
District 0401330
NCES School ID 040133000072
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85605

Understanding the community around Bowie Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,211
Per Capita Income $18,609
Poverty Rate 18.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%
High School or Higher 62.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $71,600
Median Rent $619
Owner-Occupied 68.7%
Renter-Occupied 31.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bowie Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.4%
Female 43.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 76.9%
White 20.5%
Asian 2.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 39
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bowie Elementary School?
Bowie Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bowie Elementary School?
Bowie Elementary School has 39 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Bowie Elementary School serve?
Bowie Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bowie Elementary School receive per student?
Bowie Elementary School receives $30,644 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026