Enrollment
429
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 250684000994
Bowman — Lexington, MA
Federal NCES profile for Bowman, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 86
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: Lexington · Massachusetts
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)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowman compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bowman reports 429 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 429 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lexington spends $30,734 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 74.4% from local sources (property taxes), 22.1% from the state, and 3.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 52% | — | — |
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$30,734
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 429 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 429 Top 52% in Massachusetts — larger than 48% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250684000994
Student demographics
Asian 42.7%
White 35.0%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Largest group: Asian at 42.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 429:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington, which includes Bowman.
$30,734
Per student
+8%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 74.4%
State 22.1%
Federal 3.5%
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
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Bowman
How many students attend Bowman?
Bowman has 429 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Lexington, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowman?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowman is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowman?
The largest demographic group at Bowman is Asian at 42.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lexington, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowman?
Bowman has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.