Very Good
#2644 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 31% in state
Based on limited data
Bowie EL
Elementary School · BOWIE ISD
P O BOX 1168, Bowie, TX 76230
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TX statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
388
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
388
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#2,644 of 8,552
In Bowie
#1 of 5
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
BOWIE ISD
School environment
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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Bowie EL
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About Bowie EL
Bowie EL is a public elementary school in Bowie, TX, part of BOWIE ISD. Bowie EL serves approximately 388 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Bowie EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,644 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 6.3
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
61.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Bowie EL Compares
See how Bowie EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
P O BOX 1168, Bowie, TX 76230
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bowie EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MONTAGUE EL (rated 8.8/10, 9.4 miles away, in nearby Montague), which scores notably higher. Another option is ALVORD EL (rated 7.6/10, 16.6 miles away, in nearby Alvord), with a very similar rating. Additionally, NOCONA EL (rated 6.6/10, 16.1 miles away, in nearby Nocona), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Bowie, see our Bowie schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 24.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BOWIE INT Bowie | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| BOWIE J H Bowie | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| BOWIE H S Bowie | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| GOLD BURG SCHOOL Bowie | 8.0 mi | 5.5 |
| MONTAGUE EL Montague | 9.4 mi | 8.8 |
| BELLEVUE SCHOOL Bellevue | 10.9 mi | 8.3 |
| NOCONA EL Nocona | 16.1 mi | 6.6 |
| NOCONA MIDDLE Nocona | 16.8 mi | 7.3 |
| NOCONA H S Nocona | 16.8 mi | 8.0 |
| ALVORD MIDDLE Alvord | 16.7 mi | 7.6 |
| ALVORD EL Alvord | 16.6 mi | 7.6 |
| ALVORD H S Alvord | 16.8 mi | 8.1 |
| CHICO MIDDLE Chico | 19.0 mi | 5.8 |
| CHICO H S Chico | 19.2 mi | 7.2 |
| FORESTBURG SCHOOL Forestburg | 16.1 mi | 6.8 |
| CHICO EL Chico | 19.3 mi | 5.8 |
| SAINT JO EL Saint Jo | 20.0 mi | 6.6 |
| SAINT JO H S Saint Jo | 20.1 mi | 7.7 |
| PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL Nocona | 23.2 mi | 8.1 |
| BRIDGEPORT INT Bridgeport | 24.7 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76230 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,467
Median Home Value
$202,000
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
Population
9,885
College Educated
16.1%
Homeownership
76.9%
Avg Commute
30.6 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Median Age
42.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ABERNATHY EL Abernathy, TX | 7.3 |
| ANNE L MAGEE EL Edinburg, TX | 7.3 |
| BEASLEY EL Beasley, TX | 7.3 |
| BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO EL Alice, TX | 7.3 |
| BRUSHY CREEK EL Round Rock, TX | 7.3 |
| BUSHLAND EL Bushland, TX | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bowie EL
What grades does Bowie EL serve?
Bowie EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Bowie EL?
Bowie EL has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowie EL is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowie EL rank in TX?
Bowie EL ranks #2,644 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bowie EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowie EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bowie EL a charter school?
No, Bowie EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowie EL a Title I school?
No, Bowie EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowie EL?
61.3% of students at Bowie EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 61.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Montague County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (940) 689-2901
Resources & Links
District
BOWIE ISD- District Enrollment
- 1,567
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,152
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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