- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, TX
James Bowie Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Bowie Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481965012214
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Bowie Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James Bowie Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Bowie Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-167 students YoY
James Bowie Middle shrank from 1,639 students in 2022-23 to 1,472 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 84.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-167 students YoY 481965012214 · Richmond, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,473 enr · 16.9:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
James Bowie Middle shrank from 1,639 students in 2022-23 to 1,472 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 88.0 → 84.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James Bowie Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school
James Bowie Middle
1,473 students
What this shows James Bowie Middle reports 1,473 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Bowie Middle compares
James Bowie Middle is a shrinking 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,473 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,473
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$10,520
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 25.9%
White 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Asian 19.5%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 25.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.6, James Bowie Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Bowie Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Bowie Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,473 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Bowie Middle
How many students attend James Bowie Middle?
James Bowie Middle has 1,473 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,639 (2022-23) → 1,472 (2023-24), down 167.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Bowie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Bowie Middle is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Bowie Middle?
34.6% of students at James Bowie Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Bowie Middle?
The largest demographic group at James Bowie Middle is African American at 25.9% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Bowie Middle?
James Bowie Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Middle rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, James Bowie Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Richmond, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides James Bowie Middle, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.