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BOWMAN CO 1

North Dakota · Public School District
4
Schools
498
Students
$16,338
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
19.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-33pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BOWMAN CO 1 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 498 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,338 is above average for a US public school district. Only 19% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are strong, with a district median of 68/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BOWMAN CO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–06211
RHAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–0623
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BOWMAN CO HIGH SCHOOL07–12227
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BOWMAN CO PRESCHOOLPK–PK37
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,338+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
46%
State
45.5%
Local (property tax)
46.3%
Federal
8.2%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (46%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
498
Students
19%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score68/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 19% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
High opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 68/100, well above the national median of 50 — a positive signal for long-term mobility outcomes.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BOWMAN CO 1?
BOWMAN CO 1 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 498 students.
What is the graduation rate for BOWMAN CO 1?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BOWMAN CO 1 spend per student?
BOWMAN CO 1 spends $16,338 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BOWMAN CO 1?
19% of students in BOWMAN CO 1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BOWMAN CO 1?
No, BOWMAN CO 1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BOWMAN CO 1 serve?
BOWMAN CO 1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BOWMAN CO 1?
The median opportunity score across schools in BOWMAN CO 1 is 68/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.