Bowen vs Countryside
How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bowen | Countryside |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newton Centre, MA | Newton Highlands, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 325 | 369 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bowen | Countryside |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,981 | $26,981 |
| District | Newton Public Schools | Newton Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bowen | Countryside |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.4% | 48.8% |
| African American | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% | 9.5% |
| Asian | 30.8% | 24.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.2% | 10.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bowen | Countryside |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 688:1 | 742:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.4% | 16.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.