Enrollment
524
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowers Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bowers Elementary
Bowers Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Harriman, Tennessee, enrolling 524 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 524 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Harriman's public schools, it stands alongside Midtown Elementary (273 students): Bowers Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 13.7:1).
Roane County also operates Kingston Elementary (736 students) and Roane County High School (625 students) alongside Bowers Elementary.
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 Bowers Elementary compares
Bowers Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,148
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roane County, which includes Bowers Elementary.
$11,148
Per student
+3%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 43.7%
Federal 18.5%
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 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
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bowers Elementary a good school?
Bowers Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. 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 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.
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