Enrollment
440
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, WA
Bowman Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bowman Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530030003744
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowman Creek Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowman Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Auburn, WA.
School address
District: Auburn School District · Washington
NCES ID 530030003744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowman Creek Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bowman Creek Elementary
Bowman Creek Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Auburn, Washington, enrolling 440 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 487 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #463, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Asian (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Auburn's public schools, it stands alongside Willow Crest Elementary (656 students): Bowman Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 20.5:1).
Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students) and Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students) alongside Bowman Creek Elementary.
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 Creek Elementary compares
Bowman Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 36% in Washington - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$16,996
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 38.6%
Asian 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 9.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Bowman Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn School District, which includes Bowman Creek Elementary.
$16,996
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 66.6%
Federal 11.0%
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 Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Riverside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Mountainview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowman Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,918
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~440 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bowman Creek Elementary
How many students attend Bowman Creek Elementary?
Bowman Creek Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowman Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowman Creek Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Creek Elementary?
32.5% of students at Bowman Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowman Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bowman Creek Elementary is White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Auburn, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowman Creek Elementary?
Bowman Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bowman Creek Elementary rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Auburn, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
Is Bowman Creek Elementary a good school?
Bowman Creek Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington 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 Auburn School District?
Besides Bowman Creek Elementary, Auburn School District also operates Auburn Senior High School (1,918 students), Auburn Riverside High School (1,852 students), and Auburn Mountainview High School (1,560 students). See the Auburn School District district page for the complete list.
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