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Bowers Elementary

Santa Clara Unified · Santa Clara County · 2755 Barkley Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051-2414

(408) 423-1100

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7/10
#2017
Rank 2017 out of 5,722
Top 35%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2303 · 60th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #2173 · 62nd percentile
Science8/10 · #1319 · 76th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Bowers Elementary sits in the heart of Santa Clara, a city that's quietly one of the most livable spots in the Bay Area — close to the tech hub energy of Silicon Valley without quite as much of the frantic pace. The school draws a mix of families who appreciate its notably strong science scores, which stand out even in a district known for solid academics, making it a good fit for parents who want their kids building real STEM foundations early. It's a neighborhood school in the truest sense, with the kind of community feel that's easy to overlook in a region dominated by headline-grabbing campuses.

Student Demographics

106 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
54 (51%)
Asian
27 (25%)
White
11 (10%)
Multiple Races
9 (8%)
Filipino
4 (4%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners54 (51%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged66 (62%)
Students with Disabilities20 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

240
Enrollment
13
Teachers (FTE)
18.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
20
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #677 · 89th percentile

245 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found