For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 508 students in Bowman Co 1 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 Bowman Co 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
4 Schools
531 Schools
# Students
508 Students
122,894 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
10,611 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bowman Co 1 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 90% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#119 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
85%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.50
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
% White
85%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,709 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,402. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,413 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,384 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$2,451 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,709
$19,402
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,413
$19,941
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Bowman Co 1 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rhame Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
402 4th Ave E
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Bowman Co Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Bowman Co High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
102 8th Avesw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3358
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3358
Gr: PK | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bowman Co 1 School District?
Bowman Co 1 School District manages 4 public schools serving 508 students.
What is the rank of Bowman Co 1 School District?
Bowman Co 1 School District is ranked #116 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowman Co 1 School District?
85% of Bowman Co 1 School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bowman Co 1 School District?
Bowman Co 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Bowman Co 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,413 is less than the state median of $19,941. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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