Enrollment
34
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowman, ND
Bowman Co Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Bowman Co Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 380320000926
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowman Co Preschool earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bowman · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 34:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 34
- students enrolled
Bowman Co Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman Co Preschool ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bowman, ND.
School address
District: Bowman Co 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380320000926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+188% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowman Co Preschool compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bowman Co Preschool
Bowman Co Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Bowman, North Dakota, enrolling 34 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34:1 is larger than about 99% of North Dakota schools and 188% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of North Dakota schools, with 34 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 34 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Bowman's public schools, it stands alongside Bowman Co High School (231 students): Bowman Co Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34:1 vs 12.2:1).
Bowman Co 1 also operates Bowman Co High School (231 students) and Bowman Co Elementary School (230 students) alongside Bowman Co Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bowman Co Preschool compares
Bowman Co Preschool on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34:1 | ▲ 188% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
34:1
students per teacher
- 188% above state mean
Top 99% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,330
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Bowman Co Preschool is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bowman Co 1, which includes Bowman Co Preschool.
$15,330
Per student
-17%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Bowman Co Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowman Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowman Co Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rhame Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowman Co Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Bowman, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowman Co Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowman Co Preschool is 34:1, which is 188% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowman Co Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Bowman Co Preschool is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Bowman, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowman Co Preschool?
Bowman Co Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bowman Co Preschool rank among public schools in Bowman?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman Co Preschool ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Bowman on the city page.
Is Bowman Co Preschool a good school?
Bowman Co Preschool earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bowman Co 1?
Besides Bowman Co Preschool, Bowman Co 1 also operates Bowman Co High School (231 students), Bowman Co Elementary School (230 students), and Rhame Elementary School (13 students). See the Bowman Co 1 district page for the complete list.
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