- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Foster City, CA
Bowditch Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bowditch Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063492005902
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowditch Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Foster City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowditch Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowditch Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Foster City, CA.
School address
District: San Mateo-Foster City · California
NCES ID 063492005902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Bowditch Middle held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.7 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 063492005902 · Foster City, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
929 enr · 20.2:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Borel Middle (903 students)
Bowditch Middle held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.7 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bowditch Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bowditch Middle
929 students
- Borel Middle
Borel Middle
903 students
- Bayside Academ
Bayside Academy
840 students
- Abbott Middle
Abbott Middle
721 students
- Foster City El
Foster City Elementary
624 students
- Baywood Elemen
Baywood Elementary
489 students
What this shows Bowditch Middle reports 929 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowditch Middle compares
Bowditch Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 87% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the California average of 55.5%
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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,624
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 53.9%
White 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Bowditch Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Mateo-Foster City reports $19,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowditch Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borel Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayside Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abbott Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foster City Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baywood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowditch Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~929 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowditch Middle
How many students attend Bowditch Middle?
Bowditch Middle has 929 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Foster City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 908 (2022-23) → 893 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowditch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowditch Middle is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowditch Middle?
7.2% of students at Bowditch Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowditch Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bowditch Middle is Asian at 53.9% of enrollment, in Foster City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowditch Middle?
Bowditch Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Bowditch Middle rank among public schools in Foster City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowditch Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Foster City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Foster City on the city page.
What other schools are in San Mateo-Foster City?
Besides Bowditch Middle, San Mateo-Foster City also operates Borel Middle (903 students), Bayside Academy (840 students), and Abbott Middle (721 students). See the San Mateo-Foster City district page for the complete list.