- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowie, TX
Bowie El
Federal NCES profile for Bowie El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481099022889
👥 S:T ratio 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowie El earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Bowie · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowie El has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie El ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bowie, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Bowie El shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 481099022889 · Bowie, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 9.7:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (467 students)
Bowie El shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 29.7 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
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
467 students
- This school
Bowie El
350 students
- Bowie J H
Bowie J H
344 students
- Bowie Int
Bowie Int
342 students
What this shows Bowie El reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowie El compares
Bowie El 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,152
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.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Bowie El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Bowie Isd reports $11,152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bowie El
How many students attend Bowie El?
Bowie El has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bowie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie El is 9.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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?
62.1% 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 White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Bowie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowie El?
Bowie El has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bowie El rank among public schools in Bowie?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie El ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bowie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bowie on the city page.
What other schools are in Bowie Isd?
Besides Bowie El, Bowie Isd also operates Bowie H S (467 students), Bowie J H (344 students), and Bowie Int (342 students). See the Bowie Isd district page for the complete list.