BOWMAN CO 1

Bowman, North Dakota — 4 schools

498
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$16,338
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

BOWMAN CO 1 operates 4 public schools serving 498 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 508 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bowman County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,338 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 46.3% local, 45.5% state, and 8.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $85,998 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 18/100, ranked #99 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 98.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 17.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.3% White, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

Bowman Co High School accounts for 45.5% of all BOWMAN CO 1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means BOWMAN CO 1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

BOWMAN CO 1 school enrollment varies 18× across entities

BOWMAN CO 1 school enrollment ranges from 13 students (lowest) to 231 students (highest), a spread of 218 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

BOWMAN CO 1 student-counselor ratio is 98:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

BOWMAN CO 1 chronic absenteeism rate is 17.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within BOWMAN CO 1 is typically wider than the BOWMAN CO 1-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.2%
Federal
45.5%
State
46.3%
Local

Funding Equity

18
Equity Score
99 / 101
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bowman County county, where this district is located.

$760
Studio/mo
$796
1 BR/mo
$873
2 BR/mo
$1,214
3 BR/mo
$1,427
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$85,998
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in BOWMAN CO 1.

White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 2.3%
Other 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

98.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in BOWMAN CO 1

School Enrollment
Bowman Co High School
231
Bowman Co Elementary School
230
Bowman Co Preschool
34
Rhame Elementary School
13

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in BOWMAN CO 1?

BOWMAN CO 1 has 4 schools, including 2 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 498 students.

How much does BOWMAN CO 1 spend per student?

BOWMAN CO 1 spends $16,338 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #99 in North Dakota.

What is the average teacher salary in BOWMAN CO 1?

The average teacher salary in BOWMAN CO 1 is $85,998 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near BOWMAN CO 1?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bowman County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of BOWMAN CO 1?

BOWMAN CO 1 students are 87.3% White, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for BOWMAN CO 1?

BOWMAN CO 1 has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #99 out of 101 districts in North Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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