Bowie Elementary

Summary:

Bowie Elementary is a public elementary school in San Angelo, Texas, serving 358 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the San Angelo Independent School District, which is ranked 768 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bowie Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low STAAR test scores that are generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.33% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 41.14% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with only 16.95% of 3rd-grade students and 28.21% of 5th-grade students being proficient or better. Bowie Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has consistently been in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 2,273 and 3,766 out of around 4,600 schools.

Bowie Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than that of the nearby schools in the San Angelo ISD, such as Ft Concho Elementary and Santa Rita Elementary. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ft Concho Elementary had 80.46% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to only 28.33% at Bowie Elementary. Similarly, Santa Rita Elementary had significantly higher proficiency rates in both reading and mathematics across all grade levels. While Bowie Elementary's funding and staffing levels are similar to nearby schools, the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds may be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3700 Forest Trl
       San Angelo, TX  76901-6095


(325) 947-3921

District: San Angelo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3766th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,645 Help


Students who attend Bowie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Glenn Middle
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  358

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.2%
White:
41.3%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bowie Elementary ranks worse than 80.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the San Angelo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.2%), White (41.3%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowie Elementary is 16.2. 13 elementary schools in the San Angelo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowie Elementary is $7,645, which is the lowest among 17 elementary schools in the San Angelo Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bowie Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

San Angelo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Angelo Independent School District (Isd) 768th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bowie Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.32 288th 3465 91.7%
2005 72.67 838th 3475 75.9%
2006 76.93 598th 3476 82.8%
2007 72.39 908th 3724 75.6%
2008 68.97 1113th 3768 70.5%
2009 68.06 1228th 3884 68.4%
2010 60.56 1725th 3937 56.2%
2011 63.85 1579th 4095 61.4%
2012 60.46 1671st 4206 60.3%
2013 51.46 2222nd 4221 47.4%
2014 50.92 2273rd 4260 46.6%
2015 46.32 2526th 4320 41.5%
2016 40.87 2797th 4286 34.7%
2017 41.43 2439th 4329 43.7%
2018 22.54 3664th 4359 15.9%
2019 30.31 3319th 4479 25.9%
2021 34.17 2881st 4578 37.1%
2022 44.95 2441st 4581 46.7%
2023 43.14 2600th 4647 44.0%
2024 24.69 3766th 4675 19.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.78 1836th 3558 48.4%
2019 37.75 2226th 3684 39.6%
2021 40.00 2050th 3799 46.0%
2022 45.10 1899th 3952 51.9%
2023 57.83 1204th 4086 70.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.22 3710th 4264 13.0%
2019 25.03 3751st 4309 12.9%
2021 27.93 3526th 4451 20.8%
2022 48.76 2240th 4477 50.0%
2023 47.00 2381st 4521 47.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.22 3595th 4306 16.5%
2019 35.76 2967th 4348 31.8%
2021 37.77 2704th 4499 39.9%
2022 45.14 2459th 4561 46.1%
2023 44.93 2480th 4588 45.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.70 4147th 4240 2.2%
2019 16.48 4126th 4295 3.9%
2021 18.86 4116th 4331 5.0%
2022 42.09 2664th 4461 40.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.75 3677th 4319 14.9%
2019 25.55 3560th 4357 18.3%
2021 32.28 3019th 4498 32.9%
2022 44.57 2476th 4563 45.7%
2023 43.14 2563rd 4585 44.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.67 2409th 2483 3.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.61 3973rd 4168 4.7%
2019 27.86 3413th 4188 18.5%
2021 30.55 3192nd 4329 26.3%
2022 37.16 2945th 4376 32.7%
2023 47.03 2269th 4401 48.4%
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Rank History for White students at Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.75 2730th 3127 12.7%
2019 25.52 2608th 3142 17.0%
2021 33.90 2196th 3082 28.7%
2022 40.00 2031st 3082 34.1%
2023 27.72 2502nd 3106 19.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Friday, June 18, 2021

Open Quote The principal Mr flowers is rude and disregards custody orders just to speak with the male parent instead of the custodial parent and primary contact list on all enrollment forms. I believe he does this on purpose to perpetuate a good ol’ boy culture Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bowie Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 476 15 11 39 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1989 466 20 15 58 2 n/a n/a 0 561
1990 459 20 7 59 5 n/a n/a 0 550
1991 453 29 10 66 3 n/a n/a 0 561
1992 469 19 14 77 3 n/a n/a 0 582
1993 439 24 16 68 3 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 433 20 14 70 2 n/a n/a 0 539
1995 421 30 10 90 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1996 421 30 10 90 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1997 360 34 10 85 2 n/a n/a 0 491
1998 368 36 9 85 1 n/a n/a 0 499
1999 344 32 9 76 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2000 328 36 8 85 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 350 23 10 87 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2002 303 25 8 101 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2003 303 25 8 101 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2004 301 27 6 99 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2005 353 24 5 128 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2006 370 30 4 144 1 n/a n/a 0 549
2007 364 31 11 154 3 n/a n/a 0 563
2008 303 25 5 156 2 n/a n/a 0 491
2009 304 27 7 157 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2010 260 25 10 153 3 n/a n/a 0 451
2011 255 20 8 156 3 0 11 0 453
2012 229 23 7 179 5 0 14 0 457
2013 226 24 9 174 2 1 13 0 449
2014 231 20 8 170 2 2 14 0 447
2015 206 24 3 200 1 4 9 0 447
2016 203 17 5 219 1 0 8 0 453
2017 203 22 15 221 1 0 6 0 468
2018 168 18 16 230 1 1 4 0 438
2019 175 13 16 244 0 0 5 0 453
2020 168 14 13 217 1 2 5 0 420
2021 165 12 9 217 0 1 5 0 409
2022 166 16 7 178 0 0 8 0 375
2023 148 13 4 176 0 0 17 0 358

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bowie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 26.0 20.8 n/a
1989 561 n/a n/a n/a
1990 550 28.0 19.6 n/a
1991 561 27.5 20.4 n/a
1992 582 26.8 21.7 6.2
1993 550 28.0 19.6 8.4
1994 539 32.5 16.6 8
1995 552 36.5 15.1 7.4
1996 552 36.5 15.1 7.4
1997 491 31.9 15.4 8.4
1998 499 33.5 14.9 9.6
1999 462 34.4 13.4 14.3
2000 458 35.5 12.9 17.7
2001 471 31.2 15.1 24.2
2002 437 27.4 15.9 19.5
2003 437 27.4 15.9 19.5
2004 433 25.1 17.3 22.6
2005 511 29.7 17.2 29.5
2006 549 31.1 17.7 33.3
2007 563 33.6 16.8 33
2008 491 31.5 15.6 34.6
2009 496 30.4 16.3 35.1
2010 451 29.8 15.1 43
2011 453 28.2 16.0 40.8
2012 457 27.2 16.8 42.5
2013 449 26.0 17.2 42.8
2014 447 24.8 17.9 47
2015 447 26.0 17.1 47.7
2016 453 27.0 16.7 50.6
2017 468 27.7 16.8 56.2
2018 438 26.0 16.8 53.9
2019 453 23.9 18.8 55.6
2020 420 24.0 17.5 56
2021 409 23.9 17.1 56
2022 375 23.0 16.3 63.5
2023 358 22.0 16.2 60.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bowie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 26.0 20.8 n/a
1989 561 n/a n/a n/a
1990 550 28.0 19.6 n/a
1991 561 27.5 20.4 n/a
1992 582 26.8 21.7 6.2
1993 550 28.0 19.6 8.4
1994 539 32.5 16.6 8
1995 552 36.5 15.1 7.4
1996 552 36.5 15.1 7.4
1997 491 31.9 15.4 8.4
1998 499 33.5 14.9 9.6
1999 462 34.4 13.4 14.3
2000 458 35.5 12.9 17.7
2001 471 31.2 15.1 24.2
2002 437 27.4 15.9 19.5
2003 437 27.4 15.9 19.5
2004 433 25.1 17.3 22.6
2005 511 29.7 17.2 29.5
2006 549 31.1 17.7 33.3
2007 563 33.6 16.8 33
2008 491 31.5 15.6 34.6
2009 496 30.4 16.3 35.1
2010 451 29.8 15.1 43
2011 453 28.2 16.0 40.8
2012 457 27.2 16.8 42.5
2013 449 26.0 17.2 42.8
2014 447 24.8 17.9 47
2015 447 26.0 17.1 47.7
2016 453 27.0 16.7 50.6
2017 468 27.7 16.8 56.2
2018 438 26.0 16.8 53.9
2019 453 23.9 18.8 55.6
2020 420 24.0 17.5 56
2021 409 23.9 17.1 56
2022 375 23.0 16.3 63.5
2023 358 22.0 16.2 60.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bowie Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,106 (14.9%) $6,295 (85.1%) $7,401
2020 $1,007 (13.3%) $6,544 (86.7%) $7,551
2021 $804 (10.5%) $6,842 (89.5%) $7,645

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowie Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3319th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2600th of 4647 Elementary schools
 18.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bowie Elementary)3655
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Angelo Independent School District (Isd))3438
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bowie Elementary)4330
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Angelo Independent School District (Isd))4031
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Bowie Elementary)2533
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (San Angelo Independent School District (Isd))3539
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bowie Elementary)4235
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Angelo Independent School District (Isd))3636
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Bowie Elementary)4154
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (San Angelo Independent School District (Isd))4144
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bowie Elementary)3241
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Angelo Independent School District (Isd))4437
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Bowie Elementary)4244
 2%
   5th Grade Science (San Angelo Independent School District (Isd))3932
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students453358
 21%
African American1313
American Indian00
Asian164
 75%
Hispanic244176
 27.9%
Pacific Islander00
White175148
 15.4%
Two or More Races517
 240%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.6%60.9%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bowie Elementary

Bowie Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.4% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Bowie Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glenn Middle
High : Central High School

Students at Bowie Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 41% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 358 students attended Bowie Elementary.


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