- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ennis, TX
Bowie El
Federal NCES profile for Bowie El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481854006405
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowie El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Ennis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowie El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie El ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Ennis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Bowie El grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 481854006405 · Ennis, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 17.4:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ennis H S (1,887 students)
Bowie El grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.3 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
- Ennis H S
Ennis H S
1,887 students
- Ennis J H
Ennis J H
908 students
- Jack Lummus In 515
Jack Lummus Int
515 students
- This school 506
Bowie El
506 students
- David S Crocke 479
David S Crockett Early Childhood Center
479 students
- Alamo Middle 457
Alamo Middle
457 students
What this shows Bowie El reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowie El compares
Bowie El is a growing 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,329
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 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
White 27.5%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Bowie El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ennis Isd reports $11,329 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ennis J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack Lummus Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David S Crockett Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alamo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bowie El
How many students attend Bowie El?
Bowie El has 506 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ennis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie El is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowie El?
60.1% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment, in Ennis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowie El?
Bowie El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 elementary schools in Ennis?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie El ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Ennis, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ennis on the city page.
What other schools are in Ennis Isd?
Besides Bowie El, Ennis Isd also operates Ennis H S (1,887 students), Ennis J H (908 students), and Jack Lummus Int (515 students). See the Ennis Isd district page for the complete list.