- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowler, WI
Bowler Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bowler Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550156000199
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowler Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 156
- students enrolled
Bowler Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bowler School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550156000199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Bowler Elementary grew from 148 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 550156000199 · Bowler, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 10.4:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowler High (138 students)
Bowler Elementary grew from 148 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Bowler Elementary compares
Bowler Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 79% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$20,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 38.5%
White 35.9%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Bowler Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Bowler School District reports $20,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowler Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowler High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowler Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Bowler
1 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 (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowler Elementary
How many students attend Bowler Elementary?
Bowler Elementary has 156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bowler, WI. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowler Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Bowler Elementary?
68.9% of students at Bowler Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowler Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bowler Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 38.5% of enrollment, in Bowler, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowler Elementary?
Bowler Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Bowler School District?
Besides Bowler Elementary, Bowler School District also operates Bowler High (138 students). See the Bowler School District district page for the complete list.