- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Suffolk, VA
Florence Bowser Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Florence Bowser Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510371001615
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Bowser Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools.
- #9 of 11
- schools in Suffolk · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Bowser Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Bowser Elementary ranks #9 of 11 schools in Suffolk, VA.
School address
District: Suffolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510371001615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Florence Bowser Elementary grew from 831 students in 2022-23 to 874 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 510371001615 · Suffolk, VA Other · MID · TRAD
926 enr · 19.3:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: King's Fork High (1,686 students)
Florence Bowser Elementary grew from 831 students in 2022-23 to 874 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Florence Bowser Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- King's Fork Hi
King's Fork High
1,686 students
- Nansemond Rive
Nansemond River High
1,683 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High
1,045 students
- King's Fork Mi
King's Fork Middle
986 students
- This school
Florence Bowser Elementary
926 students
- Northern Shore
Northern Shores Elementary
798 students
What this shows Florence Bowser Elementary reports 926 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Bowser Elementary compares
Florence Bowser Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 39% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 12% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 926 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
926
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 98% in Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.7%
White 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Florence Bowser Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Suffolk City Public Schools reports $14,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence Bowser Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nansemond River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King's Fork Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Shores Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Bowser Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Suffolk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northern Shores Elementary
Standard public school
798 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hillpoint Elementary
Standard public school
780 students 17:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
764 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Elephant's Fork Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Southwestern Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~926 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Bowser Elementary
How many students attend Florence Bowser Elementary?
Florence Bowser Elementary has 926 students enrolled. It is a public school in Suffolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 831 (2022-23) → 874 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Bowser Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Bowser Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 39% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence Bowser Elementary?
64.4% of students at Florence Bowser Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Bowser Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Florence Bowser Elementary is African American at 38.7% of enrollment, in Suffolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Bowser Elementary?
Florence Bowser Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florence Bowser Elementary rank among schools in Suffolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Bowser Elementary ranks #9 of 11 schools in Suffolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Suffolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Suffolk City Public Schools?
Besides Florence Bowser Elementary, Suffolk City Public Schools also operates King's Fork High (1,686 students), Nansemond River High (1,683 students), and Lakeland High (1,045 students). See the Suffolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.