- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Simms, TX
James Bowie Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Bowie Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484032009495
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Bowie Middle earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Simms · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James Bowie Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Bowie Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Simms, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
James Bowie Middle held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 484032009495 · Simms, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 9.6:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: James Bowie El (212 students)
James Bowie Middle held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 13.6 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
- James Bowie El
James Bowie El
212 students
- James Bowie H
James Bowie H S
153 students
- This school
James Bowie Middle
115 students
What this shows James Bowie Middle reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Bowie Middle compares
James Bowie Middle 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, James Bowie Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Bowie El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Bowie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~115 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Bowie Middle
How many students attend James Bowie Middle?
James Bowie Middle has 115 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Simms, TX. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Bowie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Bowie Middle is 9.6:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Middle?
43.2% 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 White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Simms, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Bowie Middle?
James Bowie Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Simms?
By Resource Investment Index, James Bowie Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Simms Isd also operates James Bowie El (212 students) and James Bowie H S (153 students). See the Simms Isd district page for the complete list.