- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Amarillo, TX
Bowie 6th Grade Campus
Federal NCES profile for Bowie 6th Grade Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480813013083
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowie 6th Grade Campus earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #13 of 15
- middle schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowie 6th Grade Campus has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie 6th Grade Campus ranks #13 of 15 middle schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Bowie 6th Grade Campus shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 480813013083 · Amarillo, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 15.5:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Bowie 6th Grade Campus shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bowie 6th Grade Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tascosa H S
Tascosa H S
2,176 students
- Amarillo H S
Amarillo H S
2,161 students
- Caprock H S
Caprock H S
2,058 students
- Palo Duro H S
Palo Duro H S
1,949 students
- Bonham Middle
Bonham Middle
892 students
- This school 326
Bowie 6th Grade Campus
326 students
What this shows Bowie 6th Grade Campus reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowie 6th Grade Campus compares
Bowie 6th Grade Campus is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.4%
White 11.0%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Bowie 6th Grade Campus is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amarillo Isd reports $11,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowie 6th Grade Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowie 6th Grade Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowie 6th Grade Campus
How many students attend Bowie 6th Grade Campus?
Bowie 6th Grade Campus has 326 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie 6th Grade Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie 6th Grade Campus is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowie 6th Grade Campus?
81.3% of students at Bowie 6th Grade Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowie 6th Grade Campus?
The largest demographic group at Bowie 6th Grade Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowie 6th Grade Campus?
Bowie 6th Grade Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bowie 6th Grade Campus rank among middle schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie 6th Grade Campus ranks #13 of 15 middle schools in Amarillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Amarillo Isd?
Besides Bowie 6th Grade Campus, Amarillo Isd also operates Tascosa H S (2,176 students), Amarillo H S (2,161 students), and Caprock H S (2,058 students). See the Amarillo Isd district page for the complete list.