- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vicksburg, MS
Bowmar Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Bowmar Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280447000826
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowmar Avenue School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Vicksburg · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowmar Avenue School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowmar Avenue School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Vicksburg, MS.
School address
District: Vicksburg Warren School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280447000826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Bowmar Avenue School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 280447000826 · Vicksburg, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 12.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Central High School (1,145 students)
Bowmar Avenue School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Bowmar Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Central
Warren Central High School
1,145 students
- Vicksburg High
Vicksburg High School
785 students
- Beechwood Elem
Beechwood Elementary School
550 students
- Warren Central
Warren Central Junior High School
525 students
- Vicksburg Juni 409
Vicksburg Junior High School
409 students
- This school 324
Bowmar Avenue School
324 students
What this shows Bowmar Avenue School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowmar Avenue School compares
Bowmar Avenue School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$13,723
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
African American 38.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Bowmar Avenue School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vicksburg Warren School Dist reports $13,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowmar Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Central Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowmar Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Vicksburg
2 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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowmar Avenue School
How many students attend Bowmar Avenue School?
Bowmar Avenue School has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vicksburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowmar Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowmar Avenue School is 12.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 20% 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 Bowmar Avenue School?
100.0% of students at Bowmar Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowmar Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Bowmar Avenue School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Vicksburg, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowmar Avenue School?
Bowmar Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Bowmar Avenue School rank among public schools in Vicksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowmar Avenue School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Vicksburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vicksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Vicksburg Warren School Dist?
Besides Bowmar Avenue School, Vicksburg Warren School Dist also operates Warren Central High School (1,145 students), Vicksburg High School (785 students), and Beechwood Elementary School (550 students). See the Vicksburg Warren School Dist district page for the complete list.