- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abilene, TX
Bowie El
Federal NCES profile for Bowie El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480744000014
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowie El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #12 of 19
- schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowie El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie El ranks #12 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bowie El held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 480744000014 · Abilene, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 13.9:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene H S (1,798 students)
Bowie El held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bowie El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene H S
Abilene H S
1,798 students
- Cooper H S
Cooper H S
1,570 students
- Mann Middle
Mann Middle
776 students
- Craig Middle
Craig Middle
771 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
770 students
- This school 473
Bowie El
473 students
What this shows Bowie El reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowie El compares
Bowie El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$11,604
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 31.5%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Bowie El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abilene Isd reports $11,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowie El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowie El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowie El
How many students attend Bowie El?
Bowie El has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowie El?
83.0% of students at Bowie El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowie El?
The largest demographic group at Bowie El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowie El?
Bowie El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 El rank among schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie El ranks #12 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene Isd?
Besides Bowie El, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.