Serving 57 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 top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than 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 8:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowbells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bowbells Elementary School's student population of 57 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Bowbells Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowbells Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#306 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowbells Elementary School's ranking?
Bowbells Elementary School is ranked #306 out of 449 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?
40-59% 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?
57 students attend Bowbells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bowbells Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowbells Elementary School?
Bowbells Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowbells Elementary School part of?
Bowbells Elementary School is part of Bowbells 14 School District.
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