James Bowie Elementary

Summary:

James Bowie Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 345 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James Bowie Elementary has shown steady improvement in its academic performance, moving from a 1-star rating to a 4-star rating in the most recent school year. The school outperforms the district and state averages on STAAR assessments, particularly in reading, math, and science. It also demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, including male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's performance for gifted and talented students is relatively lower compared to other schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School consistently outperforms James Bowie Elementary and the district/state averages on STAAR assessments. Other nearby schools, such as Cedar Crest Elementary and Hogg New Technical Center, have lower academic performance. The nearby KIPP Truth Elementary, a charter school, has significantly lower academic performance compared to James Bowie Elementary and the district/state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 330 N Marsalis Ave
       Dallas, TX  75203-1714


(972) 925-6600

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1375th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,004 Help


Students who attend James Bowie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hector P Garcia Middle
High:    W H Adamson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  317

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.4%
African American:
5.0%
White:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.5% Help


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Compare Details James Bowie Elementary ranks better than 70.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th among 145 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.4%), African American (5%), White (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.5% 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 10.2, which is the 10th best among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Bowie Elementary is $14,004, which is the 26th highest among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Bowie Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks James Bowie Elementary 1375th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See James Bowie Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th 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 22.54 3104th 3465 10.4%
2005 19.27 3192nd 3475 8.1%
2006 25.62 2999th 3476 13.7%
2007 27.78 3149th 3724 15.4%
2008 42.05 2572nd 3768 31.7%
2009 44.73 2509th 3884 35.4%
2010 41.24 2773rd 3937 29.6%
2011 57.04 1992nd 4095 51.4%
2012 44.25 2640th 4206 37.2%
2013 47.33 2447th 4221 42.0%
2014 25.45 3607th 4260 15.3%
2015 20.30 3760th 4320 13.0%
2016 46.65 2460th 4286 42.6%
2017 43.05 2335th 4329 46.1%
2018 40.51 2516th 4359 42.3%
2019 41.24 2610th 4479 41.7%
2021 54.45 1807th 4578 60.5%
2022 69.58 1164th 4581 74.6%
2023 72.00 1079th 4647 76.8%
2024 64.48 1375th 4675 70.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.23 680th 3226 78.9%
2019 60.03 1076th 3333 67.7%
2021 80.17 340th 3446 90.1%
2022 72.25 616th 3487 82.3%
2023 78.59 440th 3556 87.6%
2024 70.23 759th 3638 79.1%
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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 36.85 2251st 3558 36.7%
2019 55.27 1141st 3684 69.0%
2021 65.36 713th 3799 81.2%
2022 65.51 852nd 3952 78.4%
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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 56.48 1596th 4264 62.6%
2019 52.83 1845th 4309 57.2%
2021 69.79 849th 4451 80.9%
2022 85.74 283rd 4477 93.7%
2023 84.35 308th 4521 93.2%
2024 84.23 327th 4560 92.8%
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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 42.96 2440th 4306 43.3%
2019 41.97 2544th 4348 41.5%
2021 41.73 2487th 4499 44.7%
2022 44.35 2511th 4561 44.9%
2023 57.58 1713th 4588 62.7%
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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
2018 55.28 1727th 3106 44.4%
2019 57.83 1631st 3184 48.8%
2021 23.08 2520th 3006 16.2%
2022 45.61 2026th 2958 31.5%
2023 30.80 2527th 2980 15.2%
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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 72.32 685th 4240 83.8%
2019 69.14 835th 4295 80.6%
2021 87.38 215th 4331 95.0%
2022 89.11 198th 4461 95.6%
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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 39.00 2627th 4319 39.2%
2019 41.20 2583rd 4357 40.7%
2021 68.03 1157th 4498 74.3%
2022 83.29 576th 4563 87.4%
2023 84.10 552nd 4585 88.0%
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Rank History for African American students at James Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.38 1734th 2483 30.2%
2019 66.60 596th 2515 76.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Bowie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.14 1988th 4168 52.3%
2019 48.11 2128th 4188 49.2%
2021 65.98 1062nd 4329 75.5%
2022 74.85 710th 4376 83.8%
2023 79.22 557th 4401 87.3%
2024 75.88 680th 4431 84.7%
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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
1988 40 209 5 811 13 n/a n/a 0 1078
1989 58 191 3 812 12 n/a n/a 0 1076
1990 55 146 6 766 6 n/a n/a 0 979
1991 61 149 3 786 15 n/a n/a 0 1014
1992 43 128 3 785 10 n/a n/a 0 969
1993 47 112 4 856 12 n/a n/a 0 1031
1994 43 106 1 858 4 n/a n/a 0 1012
1995 19 95 2 919 9 n/a n/a 0 1044
1996 19 95 2 919 9 n/a n/a 0 1044
1997 21 77 1 955 5 n/a n/a 0 1059
1998 14 66 0 933 3 n/a n/a 0 1016
1999 10 65 0 1013 0 n/a n/a 0 1088
2000 6 43 1 999 5 n/a n/a 0 1054
2001 4 37 1 948 6 n/a n/a 0 996
2002 6 38 2 972 1 n/a n/a 0 1019
2003 6 38 2 972 1 n/a n/a 0 1019
2004 6 39 4 928 1 n/a n/a 0 978
2005 6 36 1 944 1 n/a n/a 0 988
2006 13 42 1 930 0 n/a n/a 0 986
2007 8 33 0 726 1 n/a n/a 0 768
2008 4 26 1 648 3 n/a n/a 0 682
2009 5 18 1 597 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2010 5 23 2 605 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2011 6 15 0 590 0 0 0 0 611
2012 6 22 1 547 1 0 1 0 578
2013 4 24 0 493 2 0 2 0 525
2014 2 24 0 459 2 0 4 0 491
2015 5 34 1 512 4 0 2 0 558
2016 9 31 1 462 0 0 2 0 505
2017 6 18 1 470 0 0 1 0 496
2018 12 25 1 481 1 0 3 0 523
2019 10 19 1 436 2 0 0 0 468
2020 9 19 0 380 1 0 4 0 413
2021 5 16 0 319 0 0 3 0 343
2022 6 24 0 301 0 0 1 0 332
2023 6 21 1 315 1 0 1 0 345
2024 7 16 0 293 1 0 0 0 317

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
1988 1078 41.0 26.2 n/a
1989 1076 n/a n/a n/a
1990 979 59.0 16.5 n/a
1991 1014 59.1 17.1 n/a
1992 969 58.0 16.7 90.6
1993 1031 54.0 19.1 95
1994 1012 54.5 18.6 94.9
1995 1044 58.0 18.0 94.7
1996 1044 58.0 18.0 94.7
1997 1059 54.2 19.5 91.8
1998 1016 54.4 18.7 92.6
1999 1088 52.2 20.8 94.9
2000 1054 58.0 18.2 97.1
2001 996 58.7 17.0 97.6
2002 1019 57.1 17.8 96.4
2003 1019 57.1 17.8 96.4
2004 978 56.0 17.5 99.3
2005 988 57.0 17.3 97
2006 986 58.5 16.9 97.8
2007 768 48.0 16.0 96.7
2008 682 44.0 15.5 97.9
2009 621 37.5 16.6 98.4
2010 635 37.5 16.9 98.4
2011 611 42.5 14.3 97.9
2012 578 39.0 14.8 98.4
2013 525 35.0 15.0 98.9
2014 491 29.0 16.9 97.4
2015 558 34.0 16.4 94.6
2016 505 37.0 13.6 98
2017 496 33.0 15.0 97.4
2018 523 33.0 15.8 96
2019 468 30.0 15.6 97.9
2020 413 28.0 14.7 97.3
2021 343 28.0 12.2 98.5
2022 332 29.1 11.3 97.3
2023 345 28.0 12.3 95.7
2024 317 31.0 10.2 96.5

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 James Bowie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1078 41.0 26.2 n/a
1989 1076 n/a n/a n/a
1990 979 59.0 16.5 n/a
1991 1014 59.1 17.1 n/a
1992 969 58.0 16.7 90.6
1993 1031 54.0 19.1 95
1994 1012 54.5 18.6 94.9
1995 1044 58.0 18.0 94.7
1996 1044 58.0 18.0 94.7
1997 1059 54.2 19.5 91.8
1998 1016 54.4 18.7 92.6
1999 1088 52.2 20.8 94.9
2000 1054 58.0 18.2 97.1
2001 996 58.7 17.0 97.6
2002 1019 57.1 17.8 96.4
2003 1019 57.1 17.8 96.4
2004 978 56.0 17.5 99.3
2005 988 57.0 17.3 97
2006 986 58.5 16.9 97.8
2007 768 48.0 16.0 96.7
2008 682 44.0 15.5 97.9
2009 621 37.5 16.6 98.4
2010 635 37.5 16.9 98.4
2011 611 42.5 14.3 97.9
2012 578 39.0 14.8 98.4
2013 525 35.0 15.0 98.9
2014 491 29.0 16.9 97.4
2015 558 34.0 16.4 94.6
2016 505 37.0 13.6 98
2017 496 33.0 15.0 97.4
2018 523 33.0 15.8 96
2019 468 30.0 15.6 97.9
2020 413 28.0 14.7 97.3
2021 343 28.0 12.2 98.5
2022 332 29.1 11.3 97.3
2023 345 28.0 12.3 95.7
2024 317 31.0 10.2 96.5

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 James Bowie Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,596 (15.0%) $9,048 (85.0%) $10,644
2020 $2,138 (18.1%) $9,682 (81.9%) $11,820
2021 $1,547 (11.0%) $12,457 (89.0%) $14,004

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James Bowie Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2610th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1079th of 4647 Elementary schools
 35.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (James Bowie Elementary)2150
 29%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Elementary)2638
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (James Bowie Elementary)4423
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (James Bowie Elementary)2967
 38%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Elementary)3953
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (James Bowie Elementary)2657
 31%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (James Bowie Elementary)5882
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Elementary)7064
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (James Bowie Elementary)4862
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (James Bowie Elementary)3359
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students468345
 26.3%
African American1921
 10.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian11
Hispanic436315
 27.8%
Pacific Islander00
White106
 40%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.9%95.7%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James Bowie Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended James Bowie Elementary.

Students at James Bowie Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% White.

James Bowie Elementary ranks 1375th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Hector P Garcia Middle
High : W H Adamson High School


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