Bowman Co Elementary School

102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 228 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bowman Co Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bowman Co Elementary School's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
228 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Bowman Co Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowman Co Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ND)
#290 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
39%
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35-39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
14%
6%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
80%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowman Co Elementary School's ranking?
Bowman Co Elementary School is ranked #290 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Bowman Co Elementary School?
228 students attend Bowman Co Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bowman Co Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowman Co Elementary School?
Bowman Co Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bowman Co Elementary School offer ?
Bowman Co Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bowman Co Elementary School part of?
Bowman Co Elementary School is part of Bowman Co 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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