- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Bowen Elementary School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 210489001217 · Stanton, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 14.4:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Powell County High School (580 students)
Bowen Elementary School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.4 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bowen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Powell County
Powell County High School
580 students
- Clay City Elem
Clay City Elementary School
425 students
- Powell County
Powell County Middle School
418 students
- Stanton Elemen
Stanton Elementary School
322 students
- This school 231
Bowen Elementary School
231 students
- Powell County 55
Powell County Academy
55 students
What this shows Bowen Elementary School reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowen Elementary School compares
Bowen Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Powell County reports $14,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~231 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.