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Enrollment
350
Elementary
DISTRICT 346 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BOWIE ISD·NCES 481099022889
Bowie Elementary School
405 LOVERS LN, BOWIE, TX 76230 · (940) 689-2901 · Montague County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL350 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
206 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 73 | 21% |
| Kindergarten | 92 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 93 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 92 | 26% |
Student demographics
40%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within BOWIE ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Bowie Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie Elementary School this school | 350 | 58.9% | N/A |
| Axtell Elementary School AXTELL | 358 | 54.5% | 63.5% |
| Elkhart Elementary School ELKHART | 353 | 62.0% | N/A |
| Llano Elementary School LLANO | 415 | 58.1% | 57.0% |
| Latexo Elementary School LATEXO | 340 | 57.9% | 34.9% |
| Sanford-Fritch Elementary School FRITCH | 344 | 59.9% | 44.4% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bowie Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 350 | #3,872 of 4,938 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #711 of 4,622 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.5% | #3,080 of 4,628 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 58.9% | #3,173 of 4,789 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 350 | 27.3 | 12.8:1 | 59% (206) |
| 2023-24 | 388 | 29.7 | 13.1:1 | 61% (238) |
| 2022-23 | 422 | 36 | 11.7:1 | 65% (276) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bowie Elementary School.
About Bowie Elementary School
A small elementary school in BOWIE, Texas, Bowie Elementary School is part of BOWIE ISD. Its grade span covers pre-K through 2, with 350 students on the rolls. On average, elementary schools in Texas enroll around 519, and this school is 33% below that mark.
BOWIE ISD has 1,503 students in 4 schools, and Bowie Elementary School is one of those schools.
The share of White students at Bowie Elementary School is 75%, a majority. The remaining students are 21% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Census figures show Montague County is about 90% White. The diversity index for Bowie Elementary School is 40%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
There are 27.3 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 12.8:1. The average for elementary schools in Texas, 15.1:1, is higher. Of all students at Bowie Elementary School, 59% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 50% for public schools in Montague County.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Montague County show that the median household earns about $64,545 a year, about 19% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. Montague County has 13 public schools with about 3,240 students, including Bowie Elementary School.
The closest school to Bowie Elementary School is Bowie Intermediate School, located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 more public schools inside five miles.
Bowie Elementary School is in a town far from an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Remote.
People who know Bowie Elementary School can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Montague County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
21,046
Census ACS
Median income
$64,545
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,240 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BOWIE ISD
- Bowie High SchoolHigh · 467 students
- Bowie Junior High SchoolMiddle · 344 students
- Bowie Intermediate SchoolElementary · 342 students
Other schools in BOWIE
- Bowie High SchoolHigh · 467 students
- Bowie Junior High SchoolMiddle · 344 students
- Bowie Intermediate SchoolElementary · 342 students
- Gold Burg SchoolCombined · 148 students
Other Bowie Elementary schools
10 other US public schools in 2 states are named Bowie Elementary. Bowie Elementary School is the 8th largest of the 11.
- Bowie Elementary SchoolDALLAS, TX · 644 students
- Bowie Elementary SchoolGREENVILLE, TX · 601 students
- Bowie Elementary SchoolSAN MARCOS, TX · 580 students
- Bowie Elementary SchoolROSENBERG, TX · 523 students
- Bowie Elementary SchoolENNIS, TX · 506 students
Nearby schools
- Bowie Intermediate School0.7 mi · 342
- Bowie Junior High School1.0 mi · 344
- Bowie High School1.8 mi · 467
- Gold Burg School8.0 mi · 148
- Montague Elementary School9.4 mi · 163
- Bellevue School10.9 mi · 234
Frequently asked questions
About Bowie Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Bowie Elementary School?
Bowie Elementary School enrolls approximately 350 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Bowie Elementary School serve?
Bowie Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowie Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bowie Elementary School is approximately 12.8:1 (27 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Bowie Elementary School?
Bowie Elementary School reports a student body of 75% White, 21% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is Bowie Elementary School in?
Bowie Elementary School is part of BOWIE ISD.
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