- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bow, NH
Bow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 330195000480
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bow Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bow · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 2.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bow Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bow Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bow, NH.
School address
District: Bow School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330195000480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Bow Elementary School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 330195000480 · Bow, NH Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 19.4:1 · 2.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Bow High School (622 students)
Bow Elementary School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Bow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bow High Schoo
Bow High School
622 students
- This school
Bow Elementary School
542 students
- Bow Memorial S
Bow Memorial School
524 students
What this shows Bow Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bow Elementary School compares
Bow Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 72% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.8% | ▼ 87% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 97% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,784
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Bow Elementary School is less mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
District finance for Bow School District reports $18,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bow Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bow Elementary School
How many students attend Bow Elementary School?
Bow Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bow, NH. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bow Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 72% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bow Elementary School?
2.8% of students at Bow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bow Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Bow, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bow Elementary School?
Bow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bow Elementary School rank among public schools in Bow?
By Resource Investment Index, Bow Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bow, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bow School District?
Besides Bow Elementary School, Bow School District also operates Bow High School (622 students) and Bow Memorial School (524 students). See the Bow School District district page for the complete list.