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Florence Bowser Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Students: 831

Type: Public

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1

Student-Counselor Ratio: 454:1

Certified Teachers: 100%

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14 Reviews

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Suffolk City Public Schools

4540 Nansemond Parkway
Suffolk, VA 23435

757-923-4164

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4/10

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My daughter has ADHD and was diagnosed with Autism. When I informed them she was going to be tested for autism, they told me to let them know and they would adjust their IEP. They lied. I informed them and they did nothing. No re-evaluation. They knew of her limitations and did nothing to help her s

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Posted by a parent on 10/12/2025

This is the 3rd year I volunteered at Florence Bowser and love the staff and positive atmosphere! I’ve helped in the classrooms, cafeteria, recess, etc. and I was amazed to see how organized and well managed the school is. My children love it here. The kids are fun and loving. The teachers and staff

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Posted by a parent on 11/24/2024

My granddaughter attends Florence Bowser Elementary, and she seems to enjoy it. I came to the school for grandparents’ day to have lunch with her and was very shocked by the lack of guidance and structure in the cafeteria. While eating with my granddaughter I noticed there was only one person in the

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Posted by a community member on 11/14/2024

We were a little nervous about starting here, but we are thrilled with our experiences now! FBES has a lot of family engagement events which I really appreciate. Dr. Taylor is an amazing principal. We are going on year four here, and are looking forward to the next school year!

Posted by a parent on 8/12/2024

Our child loves it here. It is their 1st yr here.

Posted by a parent on 2/7/2024

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Suffolk schools - Florence Bowser Elementary School is located at 4540 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk VA 23435. Florence Bowser Elementary School is in the Suffolk City Public Schools. Florence Bowser Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.