Enrollment
570
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midland, 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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483057012290
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Midland, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-67% 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 mid-sized elementary school in Midland, Texas, enrolling 570 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 88% of Texas schools and 25% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Texas average.
With 570 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 702 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #685, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (42%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 570 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students) and Midland H S (2,718 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 67% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,216
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 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 52.5%
White 41.6%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midland Isd, which includes James Bowie Fine Arts Academy.
$11,216
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.8%
State 23.8%
Federal 11.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary 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 (~570 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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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 570 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is 18.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
20.4% 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 52.5% of enrollment, in Midland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 elementary schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Midland, 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 Midland on the city page.
Is James Bowie Fine Arts Academy a good school?
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Midland Isd?
Besides James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students), Midland H S (2,718 students), and Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students). See the Midland Isd district page for the complete list.
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