Enrollment
542
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.8%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bow Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bow Elementary School
Bow Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Bow, New Hampshire, enrolling 542 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 97% of New Hampshire schools and 72% above the 11.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.8% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the New Hampshire average.
Enrollment of 542 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 105 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Bow School District spends $18,098 per pupil, 36% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bow School District also operates Bow High School (622 students) and Bow Memorial School (524 students) alongside Bow Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bow Elementary School compares
Bow Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bow School District, which includes Bow Elementary School.
$18,098
Per student
-36%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.1%
State 22.7%
Federal 6.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bow on the city page.
Is Bow Elementary School a good school?
Bow Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Hampshire schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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