Bowen Elementary
An Eastern Zone resides elementary with Leader in Me and STEAM electives
Resides elementary · Grades K–5 · Lyndon
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Address assignment
- School day: 9:40 a.m.–4:20 p.m.
Bowen is an Eastern Zone neighborhood elementary with a late bell, room under listed capacity, and new Title I status for 2026–27.
1601 Roosevelt Avenue · Lyndon · Louisville, Kentucky
Official starting points
- Official Bowen Elementary site(opens in a new tab)
- JCPS student assignment and apply(opens in a new tab)
- Current Choices Guide(opens in a new tab)
- JCPS School Finder(opens in a new tab)
- KDE School Report Card(opens in a new tab)
School Choice:(502) 485-6250schoolchoice@jefferson.kyschools.us
What this school is
Bowen is a resides elementary in the Eastern Zone, not a Traditional magnet. JCPS appointed Ryan Rodosky principal in 2024.
The school emphasizes Leader in Me, weekly library, music, physical education, Spanish, STEAM, and intermediate electives. Bowen became a Title I school for 2026–27.
Who runs the building
Principal Ryan Rodosky
Counselors Meredith Leehy and Paula Moore and Family Resource Center coordinator Meghan Paris were listed when this guide was checked. Confirm the current assistant principal with the office.
School details
- Address
- 1601 Roosevelt Avenue, Louisville, KY 40242
- Phone
- (502) 485-8213
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/bowen(opens in a new tab)
- Title I school, new for 2026–27
- Albert E. Bowen · opened 1969
- Eastern Zone resides school
- Listed capacity: 784
How families get in
If School Finder assigns Bowen, register for the resides school. Use the choice window only when requesting another eligible option.
- Register if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- No magnet application is needed to remain at the assigned school.
- Complete Transportation Verification for the current address.
- Ask about grade-level availability even though the total enrollment is below listed capacity.
2027–28 application window
- November 2–December 18, 2026
- Confirm dates on the JCPS Student Assignment page
The 2025–26 data book said Title I No, but JCPS placed Bowen on the new-to-Title I list for 2026–27. Use the newer status.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- Bowen is your assigned school.
- The 9:40 a.m. start works for your household.
- You value Leader in Me, Spanish, and intermediate STEAM electives.
Think twice when
- You need a 7:30 a.m. elementary start.
- You want a Traditional or districtwide magnet.
- You assume room in the building guarantees a seat in every grade.
Students
The 2025–26 data book counted 675 students against a listed capacity of 784, about 86% full. The Choices Guide used a snapshot of 716.
Diversity index
71%
Calculated from the 2025–26 JCPS student counts. It describes student-body mix, not school quality.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 288 | 43% |
| Black / African American | 125 | 19% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 124 | 18% |
| Other groups | 138 | 20% |
Gender: Near-even split; confirm current counts with JCPS
- Multilingual learners: 148 (22%)
- ECE: about 99 students (15%)
- Gifted and talented: 122 students (18%)
- Free or reduced-price lunch: 266 students (39%)
Academics
The figures below use the school guide's September 2026 review of JCPS and Kentucky reporting. Confirm the testing year before comparing schools.
- Reading: 32% proficient and 25% distinguished; 57% combined P+D.
- Math: 30% proficient and 16% distinguished; 46% combined P+D.
- The published combined bands were above JCPS elementary averages in the same table. Confirm the testing year on the state report card.
Awards and recognition
Leader in Me
Bowen publishes five core beliefs and a student-leadership model.
STEAM electives
Intermediate students can rotate through leadership, STEAM, art, and music offerings.
Broad after-school list
The guide names coding, choir, band, orchestra, athletics, Beta, Quick Recall, and problem solving; confirm active sponsors.
Location and daily life
Bowen is on Roosevelt Avenue in Lyndon. The late 9:40 a.m. start makes after-school care part of the decision.
The campus opened in 1969 and had room under listed capacity in the 2025–26 snapshot.
Recent news, in context
Bowen became a Title I school for 2026–27. The principal appointment dates to 2024.
Compare before you commit
- Eastern Zone elementariesHite, Lowe, Middletown, and Stopher use the same zone framework but differ in schedule and capacity.
- Breckinridge-Franklin ElementaryA listed choice school with a later bell and Title I supports.
- Carter Traditional ElementaryA boundary-based Traditional magnet with a separate application path.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is Bowen my resides school or another zone option?
- 2.Which grades have space?
- 3.How do the intermediate STEAM electives work?
- 4.What does Leader in Me look like during class?
- 5.What care is available around the late schedule?
- 6.Which middle school does my address feed?
What to do next
- 1.Run School Finder.
- 2.Register if new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- 3.Complete Transportation Verification.
- 4.Tour during the 9:40 a.m. arrival and ask about grade-level capacity.