- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocala, FL
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120126004985
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #11 of 29
- schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School ranks #11 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+103 students YoY
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School grew from 867 students in 2022-23 to 970 in 2023-24 (+11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+103 students YoY 120126004985 · Ocala, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,010 enr · 19.4:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School grew from 867 students in 2022-23 to 970 in 2023-24 (+11.9%). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 1,010
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
1,010 students
What this shows Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School reports 1,010 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School compares
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,010
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1010 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
White 34.7%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~1,010 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
How many students attend Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School has 1,010 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 970 (2023-24), up 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?
49.7% of students at Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School rank among schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School ranks #11 of 29 schools in Ocala, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ocala on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.