Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bowie Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bowie Elementary School's student population of 534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowie Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowie Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#2935 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
41%
26%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowie Elementary School's ranking?
Bowie Elementary School is ranked #2935 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bowie Elementary School often compared to?
Bowie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carroll Elementary School, Blooming Grove Elementary School, Fannin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bowie Elementary School?
534 students attend Bowie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bowie Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowie Elementary School?
Bowie Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowie Elementary School offer ?
Bowie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Bowie Elementary School part of?
Bowie Elementary School is part of Corsicana Independent School District.
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