- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowman, ND
Bowman Co High School
Federal NCES profile for Bowman Co High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380320000075
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowman Co High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bowman · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowman Co High 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 High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bowman, ND.
School address
District: Bowman Co 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380320000075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bowman Co High School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 380320000075 · Bowman, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 12.2:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowman Co Elementary School (230 students)
Bowman Co High School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Bowman Co High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bowman Co High School
231 students
- Bowman Co Elem
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 High School reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowman Co High School compares
Bowman Co High 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 45% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.4%
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Bowman Co High School is less 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowman Co Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 High 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
Similar other schools in Bowman
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 (~231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bowman Co High School
How many students attend Bowman Co High School?
Bowman Co High School has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bowman, ND. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowman Co High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowman Co High School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowman Co High School?
15.4% of students at Bowman Co High 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 High School?
The largest demographic group at Bowman Co High School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Bowman, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowman Co High School?
Bowman Co High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Bowman?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman Co High School ranks #2 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 High School, Bowman Co 1 also operates Bowman Co Elementary School (230 students), Bowman Co Preschool (34 students), and Rhame Elementary School (13 students). See the Bowman Co 1 district page for the complete list.