- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bowie, TX
Bowie H S
Federal NCES profile for Bowie H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481099000563
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowie H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Bowie · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowie H S has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bowie, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Bowie H S held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 481099000563 · Bowie, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 12:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie El (350 students)
Bowie H S held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bowie H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bowie H S
467 students
- Bowie El
Bowie El
350 students
- Bowie J H
Bowie J H
344 students
- Bowie Int
Bowie Int
342 students
What this shows Bowie H S reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowie H S compares
Bowie H S 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$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.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Bowie H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bowie Isd reports $11,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowie H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowie H S'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 high 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowie H S
How many students attend Bowie H S?
Bowie H S has 467 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bowie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie H S is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 H S?
41.8% of students at Bowie H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowie H S?
The largest demographic group at Bowie H S is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Bowie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowie H S?
Bowie H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Bowie?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie H S ranks #2 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 H S, Bowie Isd also operates Bowie El (350 students), Bowie J H (344 students), and Bowie Int (342 students). See the Bowie Isd district page for the complete list.