Serving 49 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bowbells Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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Bowbells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Bowbells Elementary School's student population of 49 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
Bowbells Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowbells Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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Bowbells Elementary School is ranked #405 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Bowbells Elementary School?
49 students attend Bowbells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bowbells Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowbells Elementary School?
Bowbells Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bowbells Elementary School offer ?
Bowbells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bowbells Elementary School part of?
Bowbells Elementary School is part of Bowbells 14 School District.
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