Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Bowie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James Bowie Elementary School's student population of 198 students has declined by 13% 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
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Bowie Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Bowie Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#2443 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
91%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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 #2443 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend James Bowie Elementary School?
198 students attend James Bowie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of James Bowie Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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 ISD School District.
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