Bowman County Elementary School
Bowman County Elementary School serves 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Bowman County Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowman County Elementary School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowman County Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bowman County Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#290 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
5%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 County Elementary School?
255 students attend Bowman County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bowman County Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowman County Elementary School?
Bowman County 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 County Elementary School offer ?
Bowman County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bowman County Elementary School part of?
Bowman County Elementary School is part of Bowman County 1 School District.
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