- Enrollment
- 2,985
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Angelo, 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 483870004300
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 37
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.
- #18 of 18
- schools in San Angelo · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- 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 #18 of 18 schools in San Angelo, TX.
School address
District: San Angelo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483870004300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Bowie El held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 483870004300 · San Angelo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 15.5:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Central H S (2,985 students)
Bowie El held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 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
- Central H S
Central H S
2,985 students
- Glenn Middle
Glenn Middle
1,260 students
- Lake View H S 1,072
Lake View H S
1,072 students
- Lone Star Midd 790
Lone Star Middle
790 students
- Lincoln Middle 781
Lincoln Middle
781 students
- This school 340
Bowie El
340 students
What this shows Bowie El reports 340 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 71% | - | - |
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.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
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
25.3%
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
$10,684
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
White 36.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 5.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Bowie El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for San Angelo Isd reports $10,684 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake View H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Higher 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
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowie El
How many students attend Bowie El?
Bowie El has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Angelo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie El 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 El?
51.4% 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 51.8% of enrollment, in San Angelo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
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 San Angelo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie El ranks #18 of 18 schools in San Angelo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Angelo on the city page.
What other schools are in San Angelo Isd?
Besides Bowie El, San Angelo Isd also operates Central H S (2,985 students), Glenn Middle (1,260 students), and Lake View H S (1,072 students). See the San Angelo Isd district page for the complete list.