D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Bowbells Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 200 Madison Ave NW, Bowbells, ND 58721
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 30% · Math 10% proficient · 11th percentile in North Dakota
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Dakota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
57
Students
enrolled
8.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$32K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%11/100reading 16th percentile, math 5th percentile among North Dakota middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 8% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with North Dakota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −49 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Dakota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−12 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency10% (−28 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 200 Madison Ave NW
City Bowbells
ZIP Code 58721
District 3803090
NCES School ID 380309000069
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 58721

Understanding the community around Bowbells Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $88,750
Per Capita Income $60,146
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%
High School or Higher 97.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $119,300
Median Rent $496
Owner-Occupied 84.7%
Renter-Occupied 15.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bowbells Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.7%
American Indian 5.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 57
Teachers (FTE) 7.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bowbells Elementary School?
Bowbells Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bowbells Elementary School?
Bowbells Elementary School has 57 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1.
What grades does Bowbells Elementary School serve?
Bowbells Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bowbells Elementary School receive per student?
Bowbells Elementary School receives $32,014 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026