What grades does Florence Bowser Elementary serve?

Florence Bowser Elementary is a Primary school serving students in Suffolk, VA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Florence Bowser Elementary located?

Florence Bowser Elementary is located at Suffolk, VA in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Bowser Elementary?

Florence Bowser Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1.

What schools are in Suffolk, VA?

Suffolk, VA is served by the local school district. Florence Bowser Elementary is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Florence Bowser Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Suffolk, Virginia|Suffolk City Public Schools

Suffolk, VA 23435

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Tue

End of 1st Grading PeriodEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Virtual Clerical Day for Teachers-No School for StudentsEventDistrict-wide

Jan

Wed

End of the 2nd Nine Weeks/ 1st SemesterEventDistrict-wide

Jan

Thu

Teacher Professional Development Day - No School for StudentsStaff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Mar

Tue

Professional Learning Day - No School for StudentsStaff DayDistrict-wide

Apr

Tue

End of 3rd Grading PeriodEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

874

Student:Teacher

19.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

Suffolk City Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

68.5%

Phone

(757)923-4106

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

75%

58th percentile in VA

Math Proficiency

52%

41th percentile in VA

Chronic Absenteeism

9.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

79 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.6:1

Worse than average in VA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

800

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

93% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,431

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,633

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,346

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 48%Local 37%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$363,198

+1.8% 1yr+32.1% 5yr

Virginia Beach, VA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

15.8%

Below 150% poverty line

6.4%

Unemployment rate

6.0%

Uninsured residents

8.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,961

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,815

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

481 (27%)

Other Health Impairment

438 (24%)

Autism

364 (20%)

Speech/Language Impairment

215 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

112 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

55 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

926

Current enrollment

Growing(+13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Oct 27, 2026

End of 1st Grading Period

Event

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Virtual Clerical Day for Teachers-No School for Students

Event

Wed, Jan 20, 2027

End of the 2nd Nine Weeks/ 1st Semester

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Suffolk City Public Schools. Florence Bowser Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	End of 1st Grading PeriodDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Virtual Clerical Day for Teachers-No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	End of the 2nd Nine Weeks/ 1st SemesterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Teacher Professional Development Day - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Professional Learning Day - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Apr 6, 2027	End of 3rd Grading PeriodDistrict-wide Review the academic calendar for grading period dates and report card timing.	Event	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	Class of 2027 Graduation DayDistrict-wide	Event	—