Bowbells 14 School District

200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Bowbells 14 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 97 students in Bowbells 14 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Bowbells 14 School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
2 Schools
536 Schools
# Students
97 Students
122,204 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
9,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bowbells 14 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 164 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (ND)
#129 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
39%
20-29%
44%
≥50%
44%
(19-20)
≥50%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.48
% American Indian
7%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
92%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,474 is higher than the state median of $17,628. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,289 is higher than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ND)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,474
$17,628
Spending / Student
$19,289
$17,630

Best Bowbells 14 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowbells Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bowbells High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Madison Ave Nw
Bowbells, ND 58721
(701) 377-2396
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bowbells 14 School District?
Bowbells 14 School District manages 2 public schools serving 97 students.
What is the rank of Bowbells 14 School District?
Bowbells 14 School District is ranked #126 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bowbells 14 School District?
92% of Bowbells 14 School District students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bowbells 14 School District?
Bowbells 14 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Bowbells 14 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,289 is higher than the state median of $17,630. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ND)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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