- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 483057012290 · Midland, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 18.4:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy H S (2,735 students)
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy H S
Legacy H S
2,735 students
- Midland H S
Midland H S
2,718 students
- Idea Travis Ac
Idea Travis Academy
1,298 students
- Goddard J H
Goddard J H
1,210 students
- Abell J H
Abell J H
1,129 students
- This school 570
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
570 students
What this shows James Bowie Fine Arts Academy reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Bowie Fine Arts Academy compares
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,367
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 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.
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
District finance for Midland Isd reports $11,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,718
- 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
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 (~570 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.