How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bowen Elementary | Meadowlawn Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Grand Rapids, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 357 | 339 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.9% | 83.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bowen Elementary | Meadowlawn Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,957 | $14,957 |
| District | Kentwood Public Schools | Kentwood Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bowen Elementary | Meadowlawn Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| African American | 35.3% | 32.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% | 20.1% |
| Asian | 23.5% | 19.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 10.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bowen Elementary | Meadowlawn Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 1625:1 | 1795:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.3% | 22.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.