James Bowie Elementary

Summary:

James Bowie Elementary is a public elementary school in Simms, Texas, serving 212 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Simms Independent School District.

The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.51%) compared to the state average, and its academic performance has been inconsistent, with the school's statewide ranking fluctuating between 1071 out of 4581 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022 (rated 4 stars) and 2570 out of 4647 in 2022-2023 (rated 2 stars). The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with male students ranking higher than female students and white students and special education students having lower rankings compared to their peers. While James Bowie Elementary's STAAR test scores are generally below the state average in reading and science, the school performs better than the state average in mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.98% to 52.36% over the past three years, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, James Bowie Elementary generally performs better than Leary Elementary, which has a lower statewide ranking and test scores. However, the school lags behind higher-performing schools like Hooks Elementary, Pewitt Elementary, and Malta Elementary in terms of statewide ranking and test scores.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7497 Us Hwy 67 W
       Simms, TX  75574-0009


(903) 543-2219

District: Simms Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2258th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,341 Help


Students who attend James Bowie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    James Bowie Middle
High:    James Bowie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.5%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details James Bowie Elementary ranks better than 51.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Bowie Elementary is 12.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Bowie Elementary is $10,341.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Simms Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Simms Independent School District (Isd) 431st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Bowie Elementary

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Rank History for all students at James Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.99 1393rd 3465 59.8%
2005 34.56 2680th 3475 22.9%
2006 66.45 1206th 3476 65.3%
2007 64.21 1414th 3724 62.0%
2008 34.15 2936th 3768 22.1%
2009 38.25 2831st 3884 27.1%
2010 41.48 2763rd 3937 29.8%
2011 61.92 1695th 4095 58.6%
2012 48.07 2393rd 4206 43.1%
2013 54.69 2029th 4221 51.9%
2014 68.72 1277th 4260 70.0%
2015 49.71 2348th 4320 45.6%
2016 43.24 2642nd 4286 38.4%
2017 50.63 1933rd 4329 55.3%
2018 47.47 2115th 4359 51.5%
2019 58.35 1603rd 4479 64.2%
2021 59.80 1527th 4578 66.6%
2022 71.99 1071st 4581 76.6%
2023 43.46 2570th 4647 44.7%
2024 48.33 2258th 4675 51.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.38 3340th 3558 6.1%
2019 39.15 2123rd 3684 42.4%
2021 65.63 705th 3799 81.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.70 1058th 4264 75.2%
2019 68.36 893rd 4309 79.3%
2021 60.71 1359th 4451 69.5%
2022 65.64 1143rd 4477 74.5%
2023 36.93 3092nd 4521 31.6%
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Rank History for Female students at James Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.77 1694th 4306 60.7%
2019 66.78 1161st 4348 73.3%
2021 62.34 1390th 4499 69.1%
2022 61.81 1481st 4561 67.5%
2023 44.83 2486th 4588 45.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.14 2574th 3006 14.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at James Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.54 905th 4240 78.7%
2019 34.81 3054th 4295 28.9%
2022 50.06 2090th 4461 53.1%
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Rank History for Male students at James Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.33 2532nd 4319 41.4%
2019 48.30 2108th 4357 51.6%
2021 57.11 1638th 4498 63.6%
2022 78.26 784th 4563 82.8%
2023 44.07 2508th 4585 45.3%
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Rank History for White students at James Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.30 2344th 3127 25.0%
2019 42.10 1948th 3142 38.0%
2021 38.74 1994th 3082 35.3%
2022 52.81 1460th 3082 52.6%
2023 26.80 2537th 3106 18.3%
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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.

James Bowie Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for James Bowie Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 261 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1990 253 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1991 255 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1992 238 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1993 239 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 245
1994 240 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1995 239 1 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 247
1996 239 1 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 247
1997 265 1 0 9 4 n/a n/a 0 279
1998 283 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 289
1999 303 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 309
2000 295 0 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 304
2001 315 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 318
2002 321 0 1 2 6 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 321 0 1 2 6 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 280 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 280 1 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 289
2006 257 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 263
2007 262 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 267
2008 253 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 260
2009 248 5 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 258
2010 226 4 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 243
2011 204 0 0 12 0 0 5 0 221
2012 207 0 0 11 0 0 8 0 226
2013 190 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 201
2014 207 1 0 5 0 0 5 0 218
2015 215 0 0 4 1 0 7 0 227
2016 217 0 0 3 3 0 6 0 229
2017 223 0 0 3 2 0 6 0 234
2018 215 1 1 7 2 0 4 0 230
2019 213 1 1 7 2 0 4 0 228
2020 207 0 1 5 1 0 4 0 218
2021 192 0 1 6 1 0 5 0 205
2022 180 0 1 8 0 0 9 0 198
2023 194 0 1 9 0 0 8 0 212

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 James Bowie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 261 n/a n/a n/a
1990 253 20.0 12.6 n/a
1991 255 19.6 13.0 n/a
1992 238 20.6 11.5 34.9
1993 245 22.0 11.1 54.3
1994 247 19.9 12.4 38.9
1995 247 19.9 12.4 40.5
1996 247 19.9 12.4 40.5
1997 279 21.0 13.3 44.1
1998 289 22.5 12.8 43.9
1999 309 23.6 13.1 53.4
2000 304 22.0 13.8 54.6
2001 318 24.4 13.0 49.4
2002 330 25.1 13.1 62.1
2003 330 25.1 13.1 62.1
2004 288 21.7 13.3 60.4
2005 289 21.3 13.6 58.5
2006 263 21.7 12.1 55.5
2007 267 23.0 11.6 59.2
2008 260 22.7 11.5 56.2
2009 258 22.9 11.2 56.6
2010 243 21.2 11.4 60.5
2011 221 21.9 10.0 61.1
2012 226 19.1 11.8 68.1
2013 201 18.0 11.1 63.7
2014 218 18.0 12.1 59.6
2015 227 16.0 14.1 60.8
2016 229 16.0 14.3 59.4
2017 234 15.2 15.3 54.7
2018 230 15.8 14.4 56.5
2019 228 15.7 14.4 60.1
2020 218 15.6 13.9 56
2021 205 15.6 13.1 49.3
2022 198 16.6 11.9 48
2023 212 16.6 12.7 52.4

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 James Bowie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 261 n/a n/a n/a
1990 253 20.0 12.6 n/a
1991 255 19.6 13.0 n/a
1992 238 20.6 11.5 34.9
1993 245 22.0 11.1 54.3
1994 247 19.9 12.4 38.9
1995 247 19.9 12.4 40.5
1996 247 19.9 12.4 40.5
1997 279 21.0 13.3 44.1
1998 289 22.5 12.8 43.9
1999 309 23.6 13.1 53.4
2000 304 22.0 13.8 54.6
2001 318 24.4 13.0 49.4
2002 330 25.1 13.1 62.1
2003 330 25.1 13.1 62.1
2004 288 21.7 13.3 60.4
2005 289 21.3 13.6 58.5
2006 263 21.7 12.1 55.5
2007 267 23.0 11.6 59.2
2008 260 22.7 11.5 56.2
2009 258 22.9 11.2 56.6
2010 243 21.2 11.4 60.5
2011 221 21.9 10.0 61.1
2012 226 19.1 11.8 68.1
2013 201 18.0 11.1 63.7
2014 218 18.0 12.1 59.6
2015 227 16.0 14.1 60.8
2016 229 16.0 14.3 59.4
2017 234 15.2 15.3 54.7
2018 230 15.8 14.4 56.5
2019 228 15.7 14.4 60.1
2020 218 15.6 13.9 56
2021 205 15.6 13.1 49.3
2022 198 16.6 11.9 48
2023 212 16.6 12.7 52.4

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 James Bowie Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $932 (10.0%) $8,396 (90.0%) $9,328
2020 $1,571 (16.6%) $7,893 (83.4%) $9,464
2021 $964 (9.3%) $9,377 (90.7%) $10,341

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James 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 1603rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2570th of 4647 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (James Bowie Elementary)5068
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Simms Independent School District (Isd))5068
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Elementary)8161
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Simms Independent School District (Isd))8161
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (James Bowie Elementary)4921
 28%
   4th Grade Reading (Simms Independent School District (Isd))4921
 28%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Elementary)5758
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Simms Independent School District (Isd))5758
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (James Bowie Elementary)3742
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Simms Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Elementary)5339
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Simms Independent School District (Isd))5339
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (James Bowie Elementary)2318
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Simms Independent School District (Isd))2318
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students228212
 7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic79
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White213194
 8.9%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.1%52.4%
 7.7%


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Students who attend James Bowie Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : James Bowie Middle
High : James Bowie High School

Students at James Bowie Elementary are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended James Bowie Elementary.

James Bowie Elementary ranks 2258th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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