Serving 230 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowman Co Elementary School serves the southern part of its district in Bowman, ND, covering an area of approximately 1,017.5 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 34.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowman Co Elementary School's student population of 230 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
2006
School Rankings
Bowman Co Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 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 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#279 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
80%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.4%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: 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 #279 out of 449 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Bowman Co Elementary School?
230 students attend Bowman Co Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bowman Co Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% 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 10:1.
What grades does Bowman Co Elementary School offer ?
Bowman Co Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
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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