Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bowie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowie Elementary serves the southwest part of Greenville, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 4.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowie Elementary School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Campus Size
263 acres
School Rankings
Bowie Elementary School 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 Bowie Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#5035 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
53%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
28%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowie Elementary School's ranking?
Bowie Elementary School is ranked #5035 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bowie Elementary School often compared to?
Bowie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lamar Elementary School, Lone Oak Elementary School, Ouida Springer by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bowie Elementary School?
601 students attend Bowie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bowie Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Kindergarten-4
What school district is Bowie Elementary School part of?
Bowie Elementary School is part of Greenville Independent School District.
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