Enrollment
781
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowdon Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bowdon Elementary School
Bowdon Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bowdon, Georgia, enrolling 781 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20:1 is larger than about 97% of Georgia schools and 39% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 781 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 436 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #417, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 781 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bowdon's public schools, it stands alongside Kidspeace (50 students): Bowdon Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20:1 vs 50:1).
Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students) and Central High School (1,338 students) alongside Bowdon 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 Bowdon Elementary School compares
Bowdon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County, which includes Bowdon Elementary School.
$12,419
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 48.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~781 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bowdon on the city page.
Is Bowdon Elementary School a good school?
Bowdon Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia 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 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.
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