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#7755 of 8,552 schools in TX

Bowie EL

Elementary School · Greenville ISD · Greenville, TX

A Greenville ISD elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 1022, Greenville, TX 75403

  • Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$11,818
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Bowie EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bowie EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,424/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lamar ELEnrollment path unverified3.9K–41.1 mi509Compare →
Greenville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–122.1 mi223Compare →
Carver ELEnrollment path unverified3.7K–42.6 mi538Compare →
Pioneer Technology (ptaa) GreenvilleCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–122.6 mi777Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Greenville ISD

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#6 of 11
District spending per student
$11,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bowie EL is listed in GREENVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bowie EL

Bowie EL is a public elementary school in Greenville, TX, part of Greenville ISD, serving approximately 573 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,755 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bowie EL

What grades does Bowie EL serve?

Bowie EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Bowie EL?

Bowie EL has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Bowie EL is 14.3:1. 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 #7,755 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Bowie EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Bowie EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bowie EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowie EL has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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?

75.7% 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
573
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Hunt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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