At a glance
Reported students
524
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Hampshire middle enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 97 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
533
Bow Memorial School: 524 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 549
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Bow Memorial School
Bow Memorial School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Bow. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Bow School District. NCES reports 524 students for 2024–25.
Among 97 middle schools in New Hampshire with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 332 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above the New Hampshire median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.4%) and multiracial (4%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bow Memorial School
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 3.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.4%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bow School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
542 reported students
Bow High School
High · Grades 09–13
622 reported students
Bow Preschool
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
0 reported students
Public schools near Bow Memorial School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rundlett Middle School Middle · Concord School District | 06–08 | 767 | 2.7 mi |
| Three Rivers School Middle · Pembroke School District | 05–08 | 289 | 4.4 mi |
| Mountain View Middle School Middle · Goffstown School District | 05–08 | 880 | 8.5 mi |
| Merrimack Valley Middle School Middle · Merrimack Valley School District | 06–08 | 466 | 9 mi |
| David R. Cawley Middle School Middle · Hooksett School District | 06–08 | 428 | 9.1 mi |
| Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (M) Middle · Charter · Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School | 06–08 | 52 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bow Memorial School
What grades does Bow Memorial School serve?
Bow Memorial School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Bow School District.
How many students attend Bow Memorial School?
Bow Memorial School reported 524 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 97 New Hampshire middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 549 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bow Memorial School?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 524 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Hampshire median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bow Memorial School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bow Memorial School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bow School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bow Memorial School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
3.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bow Memorial School in?
Bow Memorial School is part of Bow School District, based in Bow, NH, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bow Memorial School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rundlett Middle School (2.7 mi), Three Rivers School (4.4 mi), Mountain View Middle School (8.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.