- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harriman, TN
Bowers Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bowers Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470359000569
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowers Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Harriman · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 524
- students enrolled
Bowers Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowers Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Harriman, TN.
School address
District: Roane County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470359000569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Bowers Elementary held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 470359000569 · Harriman, TN Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston Elementary (736 students)
Bowers Elementary held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bowers Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingston Eleme
Kingston Elementary
736 students
- Roane County H
Roane County High School
625 students
- Ridge View Ele
Ridge View Elementary
577 students
- This school
Bowers Elementary
524 students
- Cherokee Middl
Cherokee Middle School
495 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary
410 students
What this shows Bowers Elementary reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowers Elementary compares
Bowers Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$12,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Bowers Elementary is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roane County reports $12,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowers Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roane County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowers Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Harriman
3 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 (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bowers Elementary
How many students attend Bowers Elementary?
Bowers Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harriman, TN. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowers Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowers Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bowers Elementary is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Harriman, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowers Elementary?
Bowers Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Bowers Elementary rank among schools in Harriman?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowers Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Harriman, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harriman on the city page.
What other schools are in Roane County?
Besides Bowers Elementary, Roane County also operates Kingston Elementary (736 students), Roane County High School (625 students), and Ridge View Elementary (577 students). See the Roane County district page for the complete list.