- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bowie, TX
Bowie J H
Federal NCES profile for Bowie J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481099000564
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowie J H earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Bowie · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowie J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie J H ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bowie, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Bowie J H held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 481099000564 · Bowie, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 12.7:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (467 students)
Bowie J H held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bowie J H 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
- This school
Bowie J H
344 students
- Bowie Int
Bowie Int
342 students
What this shows Bowie J H reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowie J H compares
Bowie J H 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Bowie J H is about as mixed as 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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowie J H'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
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowie J H
How many students attend Bowie J H?
Bowie J H has 344 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bowie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie J H is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 J H?
51.7% of students at Bowie J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowie J H?
The largest demographic group at Bowie J H is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Bowie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowie J H?
Bowie J H has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Bowie?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie J H ranks #4 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 J H, Bowie Isd also operates Bowie H S (467 students), Bowie El (350 students), and Bowie Int (342 students). See the Bowie Isd district page for the complete list.