Our mission at Bowden Academy is to work in partnership with parents, families, staff, and community stakeholders to cultivate the social, emotional, and academic skills needed to connect our students’ learning to their future.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowden Elementary serves the northwest part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowden Academy's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
439 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2016
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bowden Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowden Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7562 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowden Academy's ranking?
Bowden Academy is ranked #7562 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bowden Academy?
439 students attend Bowden Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bowden Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowden Academy?
Bowden Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowden Academy offer ?
Bowden Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bowden Academy part of?
Bowden Academy is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bowden Academy located?
Bowden Academy is located in the Eastside Promise Neighborhood neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Eastside Promise Neighborhood.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is the best school ever! it has great programs good teachers and great lunches! I prefer parents to bring their kids to Bowden elementary!
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