- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bow, NH
Bow Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Bow Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330195000029
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bow Memorial School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Hampshire schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bow · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bow Memorial School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bow Memorial School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bow, NH.
School address
District: Bow School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330195000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Bow Memorial School held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 330195000029 · Bow, NH Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 17.5:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Bow High School (622 students)
Bow Memorial School held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Bow Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bow High Schoo
Bow High School
622 students
- Bow Elementary
Bow Elementary School
542 students
- This school
Bow Memorial School
524 students
What this shows Bow Memorial School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bow Memorial School compares
Bow Memorial 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 55% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 78% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Bow Memorial 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 Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bow High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bow Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bow Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bow Memorial School
How many students attend Bow Memorial School?
Bow Memorial School has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bow, NH. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bow Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bow Memorial School is 17.5:1, which is 55% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bow Memorial School?
4.8% of students at Bow Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bow Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Bow Memorial School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Bow, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bow Memorial School?
Bow Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Memorial School rank among public schools in Bow?
By Resource Investment Index, Bow Memorial School ranks #2 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 Memorial School, Bow School District also operates Bow High School (622 students) and Bow Elementary School (542 students). See the Bow School District district page for the complete list.