Enrollment
34
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 380320000926
Bowman Co Preschool — Bowman, ND
Federal NCES profile for Bowman Co Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bowman Co 1 · North Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
+216% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowman Co Preschool compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bowman Co Preschool reports 34 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 37:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 216% above the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 133% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 34 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bowman Co 1 spends $16,338 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.3% from local sources (property taxes), 45.5% from the state, and 8.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bowman Co Preschool compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37:1 | ▲ 216% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
37:1
students per teacher
— 216% above state mean
Top 100% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,338
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 34 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 34 Top 9% in North Dakota — larger than 91% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 37:1 +216% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 380320000926
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 34:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bowman Co 1, which includes Bowman Co Preschool.
$16,338
Per student
-26%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 45.5%
Federal 8.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Bowman Co Preschool
How many students attend Bowman Co Preschool?
Bowman Co Preschool has 34 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bowman, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowman Co Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowman Co Preschool is 37:1, which is 216% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 133% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowman Co Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Bowman Co Preschool is White at 79.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bowman, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowman Co Preschool?
Bowman Co Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.