Top Rankings
Bowbells 14 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 92 students in Bowbells 14 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Bowbells 14 School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
531 Schools
# Students
92 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bowbells 14 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.50
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2001–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 1995–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
94%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,500 is higher than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,924 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,384 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$2,451 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,500
$19,402
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,924
$19,941
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bowbells 14 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowbells Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Bowbells High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bowbells 14 School District?
Bowbells 14 School District manages 2 public schools serving 92 students.
What is the rank of Bowbells 14 School District?
Bowbells 14 School District is ranked #125 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bowbells 14 School District?
94% of Bowbells 14 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bowbells 14 School District?
Bowbells 14 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Bowbells 14 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,924 is higher than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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