- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Bowman Primary School held near 1,171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 390442104927 · Lebanon, OH Other · MID · TRAD
1,157 enr · 23.1:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon High School (1,604 students)
Bowman Primary School held near 1,171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bowman Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon High S
Lebanon High School
1,604 students
- This school
Bowman Primary School
1,157 students
- Lebanon Junior
Lebanon Junior High
869 students
- Donovan Eleme
Donovan Elementary School
798 students
- Berry Intermed
Berry Intermediate School
774 students
What this shows Bowman Primary School reports 1,157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowman Primary School compares
Bowman Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Lebanon City reports $12,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,157 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,203 (2022-23) → 1,171 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.