Enrollment
1,157
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, OH
Bowman Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Bowman Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390442104927
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowman Primary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowman Primary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman Primary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Lebanon, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowman Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bowman Primary School
Bowman Primary School is a large combined-grade school in Lebanon, Ohio, enrolling 1,157 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Ohio schools and 27% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,157 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 245 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #214, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1157 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lebanon City spends $11,643 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lebanon's public schools, it stands alongside Lebanon High School (1,604 students): Bowman Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 21.4:1).
Lebanon City also operates Lebanon High School (1,604 students) and Lebanon Junior High (869 students) alongside Bowman Primary School.
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 Primary School compares
Bowman Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 32% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,157
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Bowman Primary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lebanon City, which includes Bowman Primary School.
$11,643
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.5%
State 33.7%
Federal 7.8%
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donovan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berry Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowman Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Lebanon
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 Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,157 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bowman Primary School
How many students attend Bowman Primary School?
Bowman Primary School has 1,157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lebanon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowman Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowman Primary School is 23.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowman Primary School?
21.6% of students at Bowman Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowman Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Bowman Primary School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Lebanon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowman Primary School?
Bowman Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Primary School rank among schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman Primary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Lebanon, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lebanon on the city page.
Is Bowman Primary School a good school?
Bowman Primary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Lebanon City?
Besides Bowman Primary School, Lebanon City also operates Lebanon High School (1,604 students), Lebanon Junior High (869 students), and Donovan Elementary School (798 students). See the Lebanon City district page for the complete list.
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