Enrollment
618
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Prairie, TX
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482142002146
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #31 of 36
- schools in Grand Prairie · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks #31 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX.
School address
District: Grand Prairie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482142002146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Bowie Fine Arts Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Grand Prairie, Texas, enrolling 618 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 618 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,229 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,570.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 618 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Grand Prairie Isd also operates South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students) and Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students) alongside James Bowie Fine Arts Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James Bowie Fine Arts Academy compares
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$11,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 618 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.7%
African American 5.8%
White 4.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Prairie Isd, which includes James Bowie Fine Arts Academy.
$11,722
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 44.0%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How James Bowie Fine Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John a Dubiski Career H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Bowie Fine Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,817
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~618 students)
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Frequently asked questions about James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
How many students attend James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy has 618 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
84.3% of students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment, in Grand Prairie, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Bowie Fine Arts Academy rank among schools in Grand Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks #31 of 36 schools in Grand Prairie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Prairie on the city page.
Is James Bowie Fine Arts Academy a good school?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Grand Prairie Isd?
Besides James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, Grand Prairie Isd also operates South Grand Prairie H S (3,239 students), Grand Prairie H S (2,817 students), and John a Dubiski Career H S (1,574 students). See the Grand Prairie Isd district page for the complete list.
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