Enrollment
231
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stanton, KY
Bowen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bowen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210489001217
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowen Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Stanton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowen Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowen Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Stanton, KY.
School address
District: Powell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210489001217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowen Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bowen Elementary School
Bowen Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Stanton, Kentucky, enrolling 231 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.9% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 231 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Stanton's public schools, it stands alongside Stanton Elementary School (322 students): Bowen Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 13.4:1).
Powell County also operates Powell County High School (580 students) and Clay City Elementary School (425 students) alongside Bowen 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 Bowen Elementary School compares
Bowen Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 95.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Bowen Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Powell County, which includes Bowen Elementary School.
$12,879
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 51.7%
Federal 29.3%
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 Bowen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powell County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powell County Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Stanton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~231 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bowen Elementary School
How many students attend Bowen Elementary School?
Bowen Elementary School has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stanton, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowen Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% lower 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 Bowen Elementary School?
56.9% of students at Bowen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bowen Elementary School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Stanton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowen Elementary School?
Bowen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Bowen Elementary School rank among schools in Stanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowen Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Stanton, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stanton on the city page.
Is Bowen Elementary School a good school?
Bowen Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky 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 Powell County?
Besides Bowen Elementary School, Powell County also operates Powell County High School (580 students), Clay City Elementary School (425 students), and Powell County Middle School (418 students). See the Powell County district page for the complete list.
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