- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowler, WI
Bowler High
Federal NCES profile for Bowler High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550156000200
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowler High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 138
- students enrolled
Bowler High has class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bowler School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550156000200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Bowler High shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 550156000200 · Bowler, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 8.6:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowler Elementary (156 students)
Bowler High shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Bowler High compares
Bowler High is a shrinking 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 5% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.1%
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
$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 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 30.4%
Two or More 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Bowler High 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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowler Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowler High'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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowler High
How many students attend Bowler High?
Bowler High has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bowler, WI. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowler High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowler High is 8.6:1, which is 40% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 45% 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 High?
50.3% of students at Bowler High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowler High?
The largest demographic group at Bowler High is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Bowler, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowler High?
Bowler High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 High, Bowler School District also operates Bowler Elementary (156 students). See the Bowler School District district page for the complete list.