- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowie, TX
Bowie Int
Federal NCES profile for Bowie Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481099009664
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowie Int earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Bowie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowie Int has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie Int ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bowie, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Bowie Int shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 481099009664 · Bowie, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 12.2:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (467 students)
Bowie Int shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bowie Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
467 students
- Bowie El
Bowie El
350 students
- Bowie J H
Bowie J H
344 students
- This school
Bowie Int
342 students
What this shows Bowie Int reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowie Int compares
Bowie Int 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.9%
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Bowie Int is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowie Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowie Int
How many students attend Bowie Int?
Bowie Int has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie Int is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Int?
58.0% of students at Bowie Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowie Int?
The largest demographic group at Bowie Int is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Bowie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowie Int?
Bowie Int has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Int rank among public schools in Bowie?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie Int ranks #5 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 Int, Bowie Isd also operates Bowie H S (467 students), Bowie El (350 students), and Bowie J H (344 students). See the Bowie Isd district page for the complete list.