- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baytown, TX
James Bowie El
Federal NCES profile for James Bowie El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482115002115
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Bowie El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 15
- schools in Baytown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James Bowie El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Bowie El ranks #3 of 15 schools in Baytown, TX.
School address
District: Goose Creek Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482115002115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
James Bowie El held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 482115002115 · Baytown, TX Other · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 15.6:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students)
James Bowie El held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James Bowie El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goose Creek Me
Goose Creek Memorial
2,335 students
- Sterling H S
Sterling H S
2,150 students
- Lee H S
Lee H S
1,747 students
- E F Green Juni
E F Green Junior School
1,095 students
- Gentry J H
Gentry J H
1,013 students
- This school 640
James Bowie El
640 students
What this shows James Bowie El reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Bowie El compares
James 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$12,521
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%
African American 21.3%
White 15.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, James Bowie El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goose Creek Cisd reports $12,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Bowie El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Memorial | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E F Green Junior School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gentry J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Bowie El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Bowie El
How many students attend James Bowie El?
James Bowie El has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baytown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Bowie El?
The student-teacher ratio at James Bowie El is 15.6:1, which is 6% 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 James Bowie El?
82.1% of students at James Bowie El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Bowie El?
The largest demographic group at James Bowie El is Hispanic or Latino at 59.8% of enrollment, in Baytown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Bowie El?
James Bowie El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 James Bowie El rank among schools in Baytown?
By Resource Investment Index, James Bowie El ranks #3 of 15 schools in Baytown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baytown on the city page.
What other schools are in Goose Creek Cisd?
Besides James Bowie El, Goose Creek Cisd also operates Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students), Sterling H S (2,150 students), and Lee H S (1,747 students). See the Goose Creek Cisd district page for the complete list.