- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Simms, TX
James Bowie El
Federal NCES profile for James Bowie El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484032004566
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Bowie El earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Simms · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- 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 3 public schools in Simms, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
James Bowie El held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.6 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 484032004566 · Simms, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 13.3:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: James Bowie H S (153 students)
James Bowie El held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.6 → 16.6 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
- This school
James Bowie El
212 students
- James Bowie H
James Bowie H S
153 students
- James Bowie Mi
James Bowie Middle
115 students
What this shows James Bowie El reports 212 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,661
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, James Bowie El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Simms Isd reports $13,661 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Bowie H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Bowie Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Bowie El
How many students attend James Bowie El?
James Bowie El has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Simms, TX. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Bowie El?
The student-teacher ratio at James Bowie El is 13.3:1, which is 10% 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 James Bowie El?
45.3% 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 White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Simms, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Bowie El?
James Bowie El 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 James Bowie El rank among public schools in Simms?
By Resource Investment Index, James Bowie El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Simms, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Simms Isd?
Besides James Bowie El, Simms Isd also operates James Bowie H S (153 students) and James Bowie Middle (115 students). See the Simms Isd district page for the complete list.