- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glassboro, NJ
Thomas E. Bowe School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas E. Bowe School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340588002568
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas E. Bowe School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Glassboro · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas E. Bowe School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas E. Bowe School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Glassboro, NJ.
School address
District: Glassboro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340588002568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Thomas E. Bowe School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 340588002568 · Glassboro, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 11.8:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Dorothy L. Bullock School (701 students)
Thomas E. Bowe School held near 416 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Thomas E. Bowe School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dorothy L. Bul
Dorothy L. Bullock School
701 students
- Glassboro High
Glassboro High School
561 students
- This school
Thomas E. Bowe School
412 students
- J. Harvey Rodg 274
J. Harvey Rodgers School
274 students
What this shows Thomas E. Bowe School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas E. Bowe School compares
Thomas E. Bowe School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▲ 51% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$24,665
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.3%
White 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: African American at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Thomas E. Bowe School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Glassboro School District reports $24,665 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas E. Bowe School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy L. Bullock School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glassboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. Harvey Rodgers School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas E. Bowe School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas E. Bowe School
How many students attend Thomas E. Bowe School?
Thomas E. Bowe School has 412 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glassboro, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas E. Bowe School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas E. Bowe School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas E. Bowe School?
44.7% of students at Thomas E. Bowe School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas E. Bowe School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas E. Bowe School is African American at 32.3% of enrollment, in Glassboro, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas E. Bowe School?
Thomas E. Bowe School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Thomas E. Bowe School rank among public schools in Glassboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas E. Bowe School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Glassboro, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glassboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Glassboro School District?
Besides Thomas E. Bowe School, Glassboro School District also operates Dorothy L. Bullock School (701 students), Glassboro High School (561 students), and J. Harvey Rodgers School (274 students). See the Glassboro School District district page for the complete list.