Bowman Co 1 School District

102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Bowman Co 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 510 students in Bowman Co 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 40% (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 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
4 Schools
537 Schools
# Students
510 Students
122,294 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
9,926 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Bowman Co 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 167 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#119 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Bowman Co 1  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bowman Co 1  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bowman Co 1  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bowman Co 1  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
85%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Bowman Co 1  School District and public school graduation rate of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.48
# American Indian Students
8 Students
13,083 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,750 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
8,341 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
7%
# Black Students
6 Students
6,529 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
434 Students
86,623 Students
% White Students
85%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
374 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
5,594 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
36
3,099
# Students in K Grade:
29
8,897
# Students in 1st Grade:
32
9,525
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
9,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
9,340
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
9,408
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
9,314
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
9,461
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
9,001
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
9,080
# Students in 9th Grade:
40
9,428
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
9,162
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
8,623
# Students in 12th Grade:
39
8,204
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,949 is higher than the state median of $17,615. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,286 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Bowman Co 1  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$8 MM
$2,154 MM
This chart displays total spending of Bowman Co 1  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,949
$17,615
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Bowman Co 1  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,286
$17,617
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Bowman Co 1  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Bowman Co 1 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rhame Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
402 4th Ave E
Rhame, ND 58651
(701) 279-5523
Grades: K-6
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Bowman Co Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Grades: K-6
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Bowman Co High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
102 8th Ave Sw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3283
Grades: 7-12
| 235 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bowman Co Preschool
102 8th Avesw
Bowman, ND 58623
(701) 523-3358
Grades: PK
| 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bowman Co 1 School District?
Bowman Co 1 School District manages 4 public schools serving 510 students.
What is the rank of Bowman Co 1 School District?
Bowman Co 1 School District is ranked #114 out of 167 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bowman Co 1 School District?
85% of Bowman Co 1 School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 $16,286 is less than the state median of $17,617. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥90% (Top 5% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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