Bowman Co 1 School District
School District · Bowman, North Dakota
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
511
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
511
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Evaluating Bowman Co 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bowman Co 1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Bowman Co High School
Bowman · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bowman Co Elementary School
Bowman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#123 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below North Dakota avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,052
$484 vs North Dakota median
District size
511 students
Larger than North Dakota median
Top-Rated Schools in Bowman Co 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowman Co High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Bowman Co Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bowman Co 1
Bowman Co 1 is a Bowman, North Dakota school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 511 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. District-level spending was $16,052 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Bowman Co 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bowman Co High School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Bowman Co 1 students show an average math proficiency of 56.1% and ELA proficiency of 55.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bowman Co 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bowman Co 1 with test data.
Schools in Bowman Co 1
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Bowman
- Total Enrollment
- 511
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- District spending per student
- $16,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bowman Co 1?
Bowman Co 1 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bowman Co 1?
The average composite rating for Bowman Co 1 is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bowman Co 1?
Bowman Co 1's district-level spending was $16,052 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bowman Co 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bowman Co 1 is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bowman Co 1?
Bowman Co High School is the highest-rated school in Bowman Co 1 with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Bowman Co 1?
Across schools in Bowman Co 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bowman Co 1 compare to other districts in North Dakota?
Bowman Co 1 has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.7%
How we rate schools
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Compare Bowman Co 1 with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Fargo 1 (25)
- West Fargo 6 (25)
- Minot 1 (22)
- Grand Forks 1 (18)
- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
- Williston Basin 7 (11)
- Jamestown 1 (7)
- Tgu 60 (6)
- Devils Lake 1 (5)
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- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- North Border 100 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- Central Cass 17 (3)
- Edgeley 3 (3)
- Enderlin Area 24 (3)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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