- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sulphur Springs, TX
Bowie Pri
Federal NCES profile for Bowie Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484182004765
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowie Pri earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Sulphur Springs · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowie Pri has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie Pri ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Sulphur Springs, TX.
School address
District: Sulphur Springs Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484182004765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bowie Pri held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 484182004765 · Sulphur Springs, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 13.4:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur Springs H S (1,270 students)
Bowie Pri held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bowie Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs H S
1,270 students
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs Middle
961 students
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs El
598 students
- Barbara Bush P 310
Barbara Bush Pri
310 students
- Rowena Johnson 306
Rowena Johnson Pri
306 students
- This school 295
Bowie Pri
295 students
What this shows Bowie Pri reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowie Pri compares
Bowie Pri 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$11,619
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 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Bowie Pri is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sulphur Springs Isd reports $11,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowie Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Springs H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara Bush Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowena Johnson Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowie Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowie Pri
How many students attend Bowie Pri?
Bowie Pri has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sulphur Springs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie Pri is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Pri?
58.6% of students at Bowie Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowie Pri?
The largest demographic group at Bowie Pri is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Sulphur Springs, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowie Pri?
Bowie Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Pri rank among elementary schools in Sulphur Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowie Pri ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Sulphur Springs, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sulphur Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Sulphur Springs Isd?
Besides Bowie Pri, Sulphur Springs Isd also operates Sulphur Springs H S (1,270 students), Sulphur Springs Middle (961 students), and Sulphur Springs El (598 students). See the Sulphur Springs Isd district page for the complete list.