Bowie Elementary School

501 Jeter Dr
Ennis, TX 75119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 484 students in grades 1-3, Bowie Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bowie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Bowie Elementary School's student population of 484 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

Bowie Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowie Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2732 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
55-59%
41%
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
58%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
28%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowie Elementary School's ranking?
Bowie Elementary School is ranked #2732 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bowie Elementary School often compared to?
Bowie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Austin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bowie Elementary School?
484 students attend Bowie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bowie Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowie Elementary School?
Bowie Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowie Elementary School offer ?
Bowie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Bowie Elementary School part of?
Bowie Elementary School is part of Ennis Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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