Enrollment
153
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484032004567
👥 S:T ratio 68
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 57/100 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
- 57
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Bowie H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Bowie H S
James Bowie H S is a small high school in Simms, Texas, enrolling 153 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, James Bowie H S is leaner than roughly 95% of Texas schools and 45% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 153 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 273 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Simms Isd also operates James Bowie El (212 students) and James Bowie Middle (115 students) alongside James Bowie H S.
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 H S compares
James Bowie H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Simms Isd, which includes James Bowie H S.
$13,643
Per student
0%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 61.6%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar high 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 (~153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
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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.
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 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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. See all public schools in Simms on the city page.
Is James Bowie H S a good school?
James Bowie H S earns 57/100 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. 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 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.
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