A−
Bow School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves Bow.
Students
1,688
Schools
4
Spent per student
$19,788
NH $23,296
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
5%
Debt
$12.1M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Bow School District
- School Grade A−: better than 77% of Connecticut districts
- Math proficiency 6 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 10 pts above the state
- Spends 15% less per student than the NH average
- 15 students per teacher
- Debt of $12.1M, about $7,196 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Bantam.
PK–54 elementary schoolsRegional School District 20
6–8Plumb Hill Middle SchoolRegional School District 20
9–12Lakeview High SchoolRegional School District 20
Test scores vs. NH
2020–21Math proficiency44%
State average 37.7%
Reading / language arts64%
State average 51.7%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 87.4%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$19,788 per student · 15% below NH
Spending
Classroom instruction 64%Support & administration 33%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 77%State 20%Federal 3%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,669’23
1,688’24
About steady.
Students
White 91%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 3%Asian <1%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
4 public schools.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.