Enrollment
1,473
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Bowie Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Bowie Middle
James Bowie Middle is a large middle school in Richmond, Texas, enrolling 1,473 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,473 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 328 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #136.
Its student body is led by African American (26%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 491 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fort Bend Isd spends $10,893 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students) and Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students) alongside James Bowie Middle.
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 Middle compares
James Bowie Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Bend Isd, which includes James Bowie Middle.
$10,893
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.4%
State 26.9%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~1,473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is James Bowie Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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