Overview
BOWMAN CO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in Bowman, North Dakota. The school enrolls 230 students. It is part of the BOWMAN CO 1 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
8.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 34% state average)
Intimate school community
230 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictBOWMAN CO 1
County38011
CityBowman
ZIP58623
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID380320000074
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment230
White80.0%
Hispanic / Latino14.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races2.2%
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 %18%
State Avg34%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)