Overview
BOWBELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Bowbells, North Dakota. The school enrolls 50 students. It is part of the BOWBELLS 14 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Dakota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
6.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
14% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 34% state average)
Intimate school community
50 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictBOWBELLS 14
County38013
CityBowbells
ZIP58721
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID380309000069
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment50
White94.0%
Hispanic / Latino4.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %14%
State Avg34%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)