- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersville, NC
Bowman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bowman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370300001292
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowman Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bakersville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowman Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bakersville, NC.
School address
District: Mitchell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370300001292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Bowman Middle shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370300001292 · Bakersville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 14.4:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell High (482 students)
Bowman Middle shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bowman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High
482 students
- Greenlee Prima
Greenlee Primary
246 students
- Harris Middle
Harris Middle
236 students
- Deyton Element
Deyton Elementary
219 students
- This school
Bowman Middle
202 students
- Gouge Elementa 144
Gouge Elementary
144 students
What this shows Bowman Middle reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowman Middle compares
Bowman Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$14,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mitchell County Schools reports $14,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenlee Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deyton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gouge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowman Middle
How many students attend Bowman Middle?
Bowman Middle has 202 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowman Middle is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Middle?
55.0% of students at Bowman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowman Middle?
Bowman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Bakersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bakersville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mitchell County Schools?
Besides Bowman Middle, Mitchell County Schools also operates Mitchell High (482 students), Greenlee Primary (246 students), and Harris Middle (236 students). See the Mitchell County Schools district page for the complete list.