Bowie Elementary School (Closed 2010)

805 Elk Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bowie Elementary School serves 400 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
400 students

Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%

Showing 1993–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Hispanic
53%
54%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
13%
13%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
32%
24%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
68%
0.61

Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bowie Elementary School?
400 students attend Bowie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bowie Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowie Elementary School?
Bowie Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowie Elementary School offer ?
Bowie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bowie Elementary School part of?
Bowie Elementary School is part of Midland Independent School District.

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