- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowman, ND
Bowman Co Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bowman Co Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380320000074
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowman Co Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bowman · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- students per teacher
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowman Co Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman Co Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bowman, ND.
School address
District: Bowman Co 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380320000074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Bowman Co Elementary School held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 380320000074 · Bowman, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 9.6:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowman Co High School (231 students)
Bowman Co Elementary School held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Bowman Co Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowman Co High
Bowman Co High School
231 students
- This school
Bowman Co Elementary School
230 students
- Bowman Co Pres 34
Bowman Co Preschool
34 students
- Rhame Elementa 13
Rhame Elementary School
13 students
What this shows Bowman Co Elementary School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowman Co Elementary School compares
Bowman Co Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 45% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 32% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,052
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 115 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Bowman Co Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Bowman Co 1 reports $16,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowman Co Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowman Co High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowman Co Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rhame Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowman Co Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowman Co Elementary School
How many students attend Bowman Co Elementary School?
Bowman Co Elementary School has 230 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowman, ND. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowman Co Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowman Co Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Bowman Co Elementary School?
15.6% of students at Bowman Co Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowman Co Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bowman Co Elementary School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Bowman, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowman Co Elementary School?
Bowman Co Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Bowman Co Elementary School rank among public schools in Bowman?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman Co Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bowman, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bowman Co 1?
Besides Bowman Co Elementary School, Bowman Co 1 also operates Bowman Co High School (231 students), Bowman Co Preschool (34 students), and Rhame Elementary School (13 students). See the Bowman Co 1 district page for the complete list.