- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowdon, GA
Bowdon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bowdon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130084000332
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowdon Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bowdon · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowdon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowdon Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bowdon, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Bowdon Elementary School held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 130084000332 · Bowdon, GA Other · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 20:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Bowdon Elementary School held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bowdon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Rica Hig
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,338 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- Temple High Sc
Temple High School
868 students
- This school
Bowdon Elementary School
781 students
What this shows Bowdon Elementary School reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowdon Elementary School compares
Bowdon Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 20% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$12,946
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 781 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Bowdon Elementary School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowdon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowdon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Bowdon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~781 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowdon Elementary School
How many students attend Bowdon Elementary School?
Bowdon Elementary School has 781 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bowdon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowdon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowdon Elementary School is 20:1, which is 39% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowdon Elementary School?
48.8% of students at Bowdon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowdon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bowdon Elementary School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Bowdon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowdon Elementary School?
Bowdon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Bowdon Elementary School rank among public schools in Bowdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowdon Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bowdon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carroll County?
Besides Bowdon Elementary School, Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students), Central High School (1,338 students), and Central Middle School (1,009 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.