Fowler Elementary School

Fowler Elementary School, an intimate K-5 school in FOWLER, Colorado, one of the schools within Fowler School District No. R4J, teaches 183 students, covering grades K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 379 students per school, that is 52% smaller than typical.

Fowler Elementary School is one of 3 schools operated by Fowler School District No. R4J, a district that teaches 342 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Fowler Elementary School logs that White students make up the majority at 73%. Beyond that, the school records 23% Hispanic, 4% multiracial.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.6:1, putting Fowler Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 58% of students at Fowler Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Otero County runs at roughly 71%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Fowler Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 31.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 38.1%.

Around the school, census data for Otero County shows median household income runs about $54,037, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. Fowler Elementary School is one of 15 public schools in Otero County (combined enrollment of about 3,027 students).

The closest other public school is Fowler Junior High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Among the 5 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Fowler Elementary School ranks 1st on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 29.1%.

Fowler Elementary School operates from a low-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Fowler Elementary School has declined 11%, going from 205 students in 2018 to 183 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 11.2:1 in 2018 to 10.1:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Fowler Elementary School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.