Enrollment
413
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Rapids, IA
Bowman Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bowman Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191722001002
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowman Woods Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #6 of 17
- schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowman Woods Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman Woods Elementary School ranks #6 of 17 schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: Linn-Mar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191722001002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowman Woods Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bowman Woods Elementary School
Bowman Woods Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, enrolling 413 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.9% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 413 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 342 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #291, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cedar Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside Prairie Point (868 students): Bowman Woods Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 11.4:1).
Linn-Mar Comm School District also operates Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students) and Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students) alongside Bowman Woods Elementary 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 Woods Elementary School compares
Bowman Woods Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Iowa - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$12,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.8%
Asian 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Bowman Woods Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Linn-Mar Comm School District, which includes Bowman Woods Elementary School.
$12,349
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 50.8%
Federal 7.9%
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 Woods Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Mar High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Peak Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel Point Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Echo Hill Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowman Woods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Cedar Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prairie Point
Standard public school
868 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
West Willow Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Maple Grove Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bowman Woods Elementary School
How many students attend Bowman Woods Elementary School?
Bowman Woods Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowman Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowman Woods Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Woods Elementary School?
18.9% of students at Bowman Woods Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowman Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bowman Woods Elementary School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowman Woods Elementary School?
Bowman Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Woods Elementary School rank among schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowman Woods Elementary School ranks #6 of 17 schools in Cedar Rapids, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Rapids on the city page.
Is Bowman Woods Elementary School a good school?
Bowman Woods Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Besides Bowman Woods Elementary School, Linn-Mar Comm School District also operates Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students), Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students), and Excelsior Middle School (594 students). See the Linn-Mar Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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