- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Bowie El
Federal NCES profile for Bowie El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483702004126
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowie El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #30 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 12.5%
- 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 #30 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Bowie El held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 483702004126 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 13.7:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Bowie El held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 43.1 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
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- Richardson H S
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- This school 644
Bowie El
644 students
What this shows Bowie El reports 644 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 80% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,101
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 5.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Bowie El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Larger | Higher 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
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowie El
How many students attend Bowie El?
Bowie El has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie El is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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?
12.5% 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 68.9% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowie El?
Bowie El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie El ranks #30 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Bowie El, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.