Bowie Elementary

Summary:

Bowie Elementary is a public elementary school in San Marcos, Texas, serving 479 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 670 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Bowie Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Bowie Elementary students who scored proficient or better on the STAAR Reading test ranged from 31.43% (3rd grade) to 43.97% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 48.85% (3rd grade) and 53.96% (5th grade). The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education student groups, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Texas elementary schools. In contrast, the school's White student group performs slightly better, ranking in the bottom 40-50% of Texas elementary schools.

When compared to other elementary schools in the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, Bowie Elementary consistently performs worse on STAAR tests and has a lower overall ranking. However, some nearby schools, such as Hernandez Elementary and Crockett Elementary, demonstrate significantly higher academic achievement, suggesting that there may be successful practices or strategies that could be replicated at Bowie Elementary. Additionally, the high-performing Hoffmann Lane Elementary and Blanco Vista Elementary, which are part of other nearby districts, highlight the potential for Bowie Elementary to improve if the right resources and interventions are implemented.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4020 Monterrey Oaks
       San Marcos, TX  78666


(512) 393-6200

District: San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3846th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,797 Help


Students who attend Bowie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Goodnight Middle
High:    San Marcos High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  479

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.7%
White:
15.0%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bowie Elementary ranks worse than 82.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Bowie Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.7%), White (15%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.5% 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 13.9. 4 elementary schools in the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District 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 $11,797, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District 670th 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 72.57 833rd 3465 76.0%
2005 65.58 1229th 3475 64.6%
2006 71.67 923rd 3476 73.4%
2007 68.38 1172nd 3724 68.5%
2008 74.80 766th 3768 79.7%
2009 72.22 950th 3884 75.5%
2010 67.72 1270th 3937 67.7%
2011 70.43 1154th 4095 71.8%
2012 68.42 1230th 4206 70.8%
2013 60.79 1682nd 4221 60.2%
2014 45.61 2608th 4260 38.8%
2015 30.99 3293rd 4320 23.8%
2016 26.45 3449th 4286 19.5%
2017 36.69 2732nd 4329 36.9%
2018 25.52 3485th 4359 20.1%
2019 27.54 3492nd 4479 22.0%
2021 20.57 3814th 4578 16.7%
2022 22.26 3826th 4581 16.5%
2023 21.08 3935th 4647 15.3%
2024 23.32 3846th 4675 17.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.13 1802nd 3226 44.1%
2019 53.30 1402nd 3333 57.9%
2021 48.27 1568th 3446 54.5%
2022 41.15 2161st 3487 38.0%
2023 46.23 1894th 3556 46.7%
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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 21.37 3241st 3558 8.9%
2019 15.54 3636th 3684 1.3%
2021 33.69 2508th 3799 34.0%
2022 32.99 2805th 3952 29.0%
2023 22.74 3620th 4086 11.4%
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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 25.27 3651st 4264 14.4%
2019 30.19 3441st 4309 20.1%
2021 22.09 3915th 4451 12.0%
2022 25.92 3740th 4477 16.5%
2023 20.84 4051st 4521 10.4%
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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 34.65 2958th 4306 31.3%
2019 40.50 2635th 4348 39.4%
2021 24.20 3585th 4499 20.3%
2022 19.69 4024th 4561 11.8%
2023 24.86 3748th 4588 18.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.93 2295th 3106 26.1%
2019 38.68 2435th 3184 23.5%
2021 1.23 3000th 3006 0.2%
2022 25.28 2597th 2958 12.2%
2023 13.77 2827th 2980 5.1%
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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 34.50 3066th 4240 27.7%
2019 36.10 2957th 4295 31.2%
2022 31.19 3441st 4461 22.9%
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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 18.93 3877th 4319 10.2%
2019 19.45 3876th 4357 11.0%
2021 20.08 3861st 4498 14.2%
2022 26.69 3596th 4563 21.2%
2023 19.25 4048th 4585 11.7%
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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 27.12 3419th 4168 18.0%
2019 30.40 3262nd 4188 22.1%
2021 22.44 3743rd 4329 13.5%
2022 19.54 3972nd 4376 9.2%
2023 19.30 3986th 4401 9.4%
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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 33.44 2247th 3127 28.1%
2019 21.45 2751st 3142 12.4%
2021 26.47 2487th 3082 19.3%
2022 39.81 2039th 3082 33.8%
2023 24.99 2597th 3106 16.4%
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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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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
1989 255 20 0 441 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1990 255 20 1 445 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1991 230 27 1 439 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1992 240 28 0 438 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1993 233 33 1 487 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1994 239 34 0 481 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1995 208 17 3 447 2 n/a n/a 0 677
1996 208 17 3 447 2 n/a n/a 0 677
1997 187 17 3 437 2 n/a n/a 0 646
1998 197 16 2 441 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1999 158 15 0 425 2 n/a n/a 0 600
2000 150 25 2 453 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2001 136 25 0 505 0 n/a n/a 0 666
2002 121 9 1 502 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2003 121 9 1 502 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2004 123 11 3 492 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2005 128 11 6 541 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2006 123 15 3 517 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2007 121 20 7 549 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2008 113 18 6 579 0 n/a n/a 0 716
2009 94 26 8 570 2 n/a n/a 0 700
2010 88 24 6 475 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2011 86 25 6 455 1 1 2 0 576
2012 102 31 6 493 1 1 2 0 636
2013 110 22 4 527 1 3 7 0 674
2014 117 24 3 558 1 3 4 0 710
2015 132 21 1 588 0 2 4 0 748
2016 78 13 2 477 0 3 4 0 577
2017 82 10 0 465 0 2 3 0 562
2018 77 8 1 466 0 2 4 0 558
2019 66 5 5 459 0 1 6 0 542
2020 61 4 2 428 0 1 6 0 502
2021 62 4 0 420 0 1 7 0 494
2022 67 8 2 366 0 0 6 0 449
2023 72 10 2 382 0 0 13 0 479

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
1989 716 n/a n/a n/a
1990 721 45.0 16.0 n/a
1991 697 44.5 15.6 n/a
1992 706 44.5 15.8 40.5
1993 754 47.0 16.0 54.5
1994 754 49.1 15.4 42
1995 677 42.1 16.1 59.1
1996 677 42.1 16.1 59.1
1997 646 46.2 14.0 47.8
1998 656 42.1 15.6 51.2
1999 600 44.6 13.5 65
2000 630 44.3 14.2 65.1
2001 666 45.3 14.7 71.5
2002 634 44.8 14.2 72.9
2003 634 44.8 14.2 72.9
2004 629 47.0 13.4 69.8
2005 687 46.4 14.8 67.8
2006 659 43.4 15.2 70.9
2007 697 48.3 14.4 75.2
2008 716 51.5 13.9 69.4
2009 700 52.5 13.3 68.1
2010 594 42.5 13.9 73.7
2011 576 42.3 13.6 72.9
2012 636 41.8 15.2 74.7
2013 674 45.3 14.8 76.1
2014 710 48.2 14.7 77.5
2015 748 47.0 15.9 73.3
2016 577 40.0 14.4 73
2017 562 38.7 14.5 72.8
2018 558 39.9 13.9 70.6
2019 542 40.3 13.4 71.2
2020 502 36.8 13.6 70.1
2021 494 38.0 13.0 71.7
2022 449 35.7 12.5 72.4
2023 479 34.4 13.9 74.5

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
1989 716 n/a n/a n/a
1990 721 45.0 16.0 n/a
1991 697 44.5 15.6 n/a
1992 706 44.5 15.8 40.5
1993 754 47.0 16.0 54.5
1994 754 49.1 15.4 42
1995 677 42.1 16.1 59.1
1996 677 42.1 16.1 59.1
1997 646 46.2 14.0 47.8
1998 656 42.1 15.6 51.2
1999 600 44.6 13.5 65
2000 630 44.3 14.2 65.1
2001 666 45.3 14.7 71.5
2002 634 44.8 14.2 72.9
2003 634 44.8 14.2 72.9
2004 629 47.0 13.4 69.8
2005 687 46.4 14.8 67.8
2006 659 43.4 15.2 70.9
2007 697 48.3 14.4 75.2
2008 716 51.5 13.9 69.4
2009 700 52.5 13.3 68.1
2010 594 42.5 13.9 73.7
2011 576 42.3 13.6 72.9
2012 636 41.8 15.2 74.7
2013 674 45.3 14.8 76.1
2014 710 48.2 14.7 77.5
2015 748 47.0 15.9 73.3
2016 577 40.0 14.4 73
2017 562 38.7 14.5 72.8
2018 558 39.9 13.9 70.6
2019 542 40.3 13.4 71.2
2020 502 36.8 13.6 70.1
2021 494 38.0 13.0 71.7
2022 449 35.7 12.5 72.4
2023 479 34.4 13.9 74.5

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 $1,175 (11.1%) $9,426 (88.9%) $10,602
2020 $1,160 (10.0%) $10,417 (90.0%) $11,577
2021 $1,464 (12.4%) $10,333 (87.6%) $11,797

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bowie Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3492nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3935th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bowie Elementary)3435
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)3739
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bowie Elementary)3828
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)3831
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Bowie Elementary)2938
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)3239
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bowie Elementary)3522
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)2430
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Bowie Elementary)4544
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)4446
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bowie Elementary)4329
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)4538
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Bowie Elementary)304
 26%
   5th Grade Science (San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District)3128
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students542479
 11.6%
African American510
 100%
American Indian00
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic459382
 16.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6672
 9.1%
Two or More Races613
 116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.2%74.5%
 3.3%


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Students who attend Bowie Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Goodnight Middle
High : San Marcos High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended Bowie Elementary.

Students at Bowie Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 15% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Bowie Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.7% of Texas elementary schools.


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