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Enrollment
1,157
Elementary
DISTRICT 978 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LEBANON CITY·NCES 390442104927
Bowman Primary School
825 Hart Rd., Lebanon, OH 45036 · (513) 934-5800 · Warren County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,157 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
22.7:1
51 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.9:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
392 students
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 113 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 322 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 343 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 379 | 33% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Lebanon City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Bowman Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowman Primary School this school | 1,157 | 33.9% | N/A |
| North Canton Intermediate School North Canton | 888 | 33.6% | 85.0% |
| North Canton Primary School North Canton | 987 | 29.5% | N/A |
| Donovan Elementary School Lebanon | 798 | 35.2% | 71.6% |
| Little Miami Primary School Maineville | 937 | 32.1% | 73.1% |
| North Royalton Elementary School North Royalton | 1,519 | 29.9% | 85.0% |
Matched among Ohio elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bowman Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Warren County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,157 | #11 of 1,808 | #3 of 22 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.7:1 | #1,494 of 1,582 | #18 of 21 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.8% | #864 of 1,590 | #14 of 21 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 33.9% | #468 of 767 | #6 of 15 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.6% | #625 of 992 | #5 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,157
-6 (-1%) vs 2020
+30% since 2010-11, when it was 893
Student : Teacher
22.7:1
was 21.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,157 | 51 | 22.7:1 | 34% (392) |
| 2023-24 | 1,171 | 51 | 23.0:1 | 34% (403) |
| 2022-23 | 1,203 | 50 | 24.1:1 | 24% (292) |
| 2020-21 | 1,163 | 55 | 21.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 1,280 | 55.9 | 22.9:1 | 24% (309) |
| 2015-16 | 1,303 | 53 | 24.6:1 | 29% (380) |
| 2010-11 | 893 | 43 | 20.8:1 | 27% (245) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bowman Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (1,280 to 1,157); teachers down 9% (55.9 to 51).
About Bowman Primary School
Bowman Primary School runs as a large elementary school in Lebanon, Ohio. The school covers pre-K through 2 and reported 1,157 students in 2024-25. That puts enrollment 186% above the 404-student average for elementary schools in Ohio.
Across its 5 schools, Lebanon City enrolls 5,202 students. Bowman Primary School is one of those schools.
A large majority of enrollment at Bowman Primary School is White, at 81%. After that, the student body is 7% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 3% Black. Among Warren County residents, the White share is about 83%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 33%.
Bowman Primary School reports a ratio of 22.7 students per teacher, from 51 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 17.9:1 average for elementary schools in Ohio is 4.8 students per teacher. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at Bowman Primary School, 34% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 24% average for public schools in Warren County is 10 points.
In the wider Warren County area, median household income comes to about $110,132, roughly 46% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. Warren County counts 45 public schools with about 39,898 students.
Berry Intermediate School is the nearest public school to Bowman Primary School, about 1.1 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, 7 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Suburb: Large: in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, enrollment moved from 1,163 to 1,157, a small change. The ratio was 21.1:1 in 2020-21 and 22.7:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for Bowman Primary School is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Warren County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
250,008
Census ACS
Median income
$110,132
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
39,898 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lebanon City
- Lebanon High SchoolHigh · 1,604 students
- Lebanon Junior HighMiddle · 869 students
- Donovan Elementary SchoolElementary · 798 students
- Berry Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 774 students
Other schools in Lebanon
- Lebanon High SchoolHigh · 1,604 students
- Lebanon Junior HighMiddle · 869 students
- Donovan Elementary SchoolElementary · 798 students
- Berry Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 774 students
- Warren County Career CenterHigh · 586 students
- Greater Ohio Virtual SchoolHigh · 576 students
Nearby schools
- Berry Intermediate School1.1 mi · 774
- Lebanon Junior High1.3 mi · 869
- Donovan Elementary School2.1 mi · 798
- Lebanon High School2.6 mi · 1,604
- Greater Ohio Virtual School3.0 mi · 576
- Warren County Career Center3.1 mi · 586
Frequently asked questions
About Bowman Primary SchoolHow large is Bowman Primary School?
Bowman Primary School enrolls approximately 1,157 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Bowman Primary School serve?
Bowman Primary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many teachers does Bowman Primary School have?
Bowman Primary School employs 51 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.7:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Bowman Primary School?
At Bowman Primary School, the student body is approximately 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Bowman Primary School?
Bowman Primary School is overseen by Lebanon City in Warren County.
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