- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, MA
Bowman
Federal NCES profile for Bowman, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250684000994
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowman earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 429
- students enrolled
Bowman has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Lexington, MA.
School address
District: Lexington · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250684000994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Bowman shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 37.7 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 250684000994 · Lexington, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,405 students)
Bowman shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 37.7 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Bowman in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,405 students
- Wm Diamond Mid 936
Wm Diamond Middle
936 students
- Jonas Clarke M 796
Jonas Clarke Middle
796 students
- Maria Hastings 579
Maria Hastings
579 students
- Joseph Estabro 490
Joseph Estabrook
490 students
- This school 429
Bowman
429 students
What this shows Bowman reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowman compares
Bowman is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,657
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Bowman is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Lexington reports $25,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowman Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wm Diamond Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonas Clarke Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maria Hastings | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph Estabrook | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowman's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Lexington
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Maria Hastings
Standard public school
579 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Joseph Estabrook
Standard public school
490 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Harrington
Standard public school
374 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Bridge
Standard public school
345 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Fiske
Standard public school
324 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowman
How many students attend Bowman?
Bowman has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, MA. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowman?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowman is 11.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowman?
The largest demographic group at Bowman is Asian at 42.7% of enrollment, in Lexington, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowman?
Bowman has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 rank among elementary schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Lexington, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington?
Besides Bowman, Lexington also operates Lexington High (2,405 students), Wm Diamond Middle (936 students), and Jonas Clarke Middle (796 students). See the Lexington district page for the complete list.