Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Bowie Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James Bowie Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Simms, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 146.5 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes and the furthest edge located 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Bowie Elementary School's student population of 212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1935
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Bowie Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Bowie Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#1851 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Bowie Elementary School's ranking?
James Bowie Elementary School is ranked #1851 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James Bowie Elementary School often compared to?
James Bowie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hooks Elementary School, Maud School, Wake Village Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James Bowie Elementary School?
212 students attend James Bowie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of James Bowie Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Bowie Elementary School?
James Bowie Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Bowie Elementary School offer ?
James Bowie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James Bowie Elementary School part of?
James Bowie Elementary School is part of Simms Independent School District.
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