- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Simms, TX
James Bowie H S
Federal NCES profile for James Bowie H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484032004567
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Bowie H S earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Simms · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James Bowie H S has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Bowie H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Simms, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
James Bowie H S grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 484032004567 · Simms, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 8.1:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: James Bowie El (212 students)
James Bowie H S grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 154 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James Bowie H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Bowie El
James Bowie El
212 students
- This school
James Bowie H S
153 students
- James Bowie Mi
James Bowie Middle
115 students
What this shows James Bowie H S reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Bowie H S compares
James Bowie H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 45% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, James Bowie H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Bowie El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Bowie Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Bowie H S'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 high 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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Bowie H S
How many students attend James Bowie H S?
James Bowie H S has 153 students enrolled. It is a high school in Simms, TX. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Bowie H S?
The student-teacher ratio at James Bowie H S is 8.1:1, which is 45% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 48% 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 H S?
41.4% of students at James Bowie H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Bowie H S?
The largest demographic group at James Bowie H S is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Simms, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Bowie H S?
James Bowie H S has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Simms?
By Resource Investment Index, James Bowie H S ranks #1 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 H S, Simms Isd also operates James Bowie El (212 students) and James Bowie Middle (115 students). See the Simms Isd district page for the complete list.