James Bowie Elementary

Summary:

James Bowie Elementary is a public elementary school in Baytown, Texas, serving 613 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 706 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 students per teacher and higher-than-average spending of $11,188 per student, James Bowie Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR assessments is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 32.04% of 3rd graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 37.55% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school struggles to support the academic achievement of its diverse student population, ranking in the bottom quartile for African American, Hispanic, and White student groups, as well as for English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, the nearby schools within the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, such as Alamo Elementary, Clark Elementary, and Stephen F. Austin Elementary, generally outperform James Bowie Elementary on academic measures, with higher STAAR proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. These nearby schools also have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 63.1% to 90.72% compared to James Bowie's 88.09%.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 Clayton Dr
       Baytown, TX  77520-3643


(281) 420-4605

District: Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4117th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,188 Help


Students who attend James Bowie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cedar Bayou J H
High:    Impact Early College High School
    Sterling High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  602

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.5%
African American:
21.6%
White:
14.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details James Bowie Elementary ranks worse than 88.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 14th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at James Bowie Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.5%), African American (21.6%), White (14.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Bowie Elementary is 13.4, which is the 4th best among 15 elementary schools in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Bowie Elementary is $11,188. 10 elementary schools in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Bowie Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks James Bowie Elementary 4117th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See James Bowie Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District 706th 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 43.68 2324th 3465 32.9%
2005 42.16 2379th 3475 31.5%
2006 42.49 2393rd 3476 31.2%
2007 42.59 2571st 3724 31.0%
2008 45.46 2398th 3768 36.4%
2009 34.36 3014th 3884 22.4%
2010 26.82 3393rd 3937 13.8%
2011 19.96 3733rd 4095 8.8%
2012 40.40 2870th 4206 31.8%
2013 38.91 2929th 4221 30.6%
2014 41.76 2814th 4260 33.9%
2015 50.25 2303rd 4320 46.7%
2016 39.86 2842nd 4286 33.7%
2017 30.05 3143rd 4329 27.4%
2018 23.03 3634th 4359 16.6%
2019 25.21 3619th 4479 19.2%
2021 36.13 2780th 4578 39.3%
2022 27.59 3507th 4581 23.4%
2023 22.29 3870th 4647 16.7%
2024 18.48 4117th 4675 11.9%
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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 25.34 2789th 3226 13.5%
2019 39.50 2132nd 3333 36.0%
2021 30.84 2610th 3446 24.3%
2022 31.03 2709th 3487 22.3%
2023 31.15 2721st 3556 23.5%
2024 35.44 2468th 3638 32.2%
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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 26.21 2975th 3558 16.4%
2019 32.56 2647th 3684 28.1%
2021 43.47 1790th 3799 52.9%
2022 34.62 2688th 3952 32.0%
2023 20.37 3762nd 4086 7.9%
2024 11.48 4195th 4261 1.5%
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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 29.18 3427th 4264 19.6%
2019 35.38 3102nd 4309 28.0%
2021 42.06 2598th 4451 41.6%
2022 34.05 3245th 4477 27.5%
2023 30.21 3509th 4521 22.4%
2024 21.58 4049th 4560 11.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

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 22.16 3712th 4306 13.8%
2019 24.88 3634th 4348 16.4%
2021 32.88 3002nd 4499 33.3%
2022 32.57 3253rd 4561 28.7%
2023 19.82 4038th 4588 12.0%
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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 37.94 2389th 3106 23.1%
2019 45.87 2191st 3184 31.2%
2021 53.51 1639th 3006 45.5%
2022 27.12 2550th 2958 13.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

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 20.57 3922nd 4240 7.5%
2019 25.22 3691st 4295 14.1%
2021 35.79 2907th 4331 32.9%
2022 34.38 3206th 4461 28.1%
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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 26.28 3475th 4319 19.5%
2019 28.39 3391st 4357 22.2%
2021 40.90 2506th 4498 44.3%
2022 25.97 3644th 4563 20.1%
2023 28.57 3503rd 4585 23.6%
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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 34.18 1742nd 2483 29.8%
2019 28.17 2033rd 2515 19.2%
2021 28.75 1916th 2444 21.6%
2022 30.12 1874th 2421 22.6%
2023 21.85 2152nd 2443 11.9%
2024 20.94 2161st 2421 10.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

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 29.20 3306th 4168 20.7%
2019 35.84 2906th 4188 30.6%
2021 47.55 2090th 4329 51.7%
2022 38.41 2854th 4376 34.8%
2023 31.18 3317th 4401 24.6%
2024 25.46 3662nd 4431 17.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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 22.95 2686th 3127 14.1%
2019 22.92 2703rd 3142 14.0%
2021 25.68 2520th 3082 18.2%
2022 14.31 2901st 3082 5.9%
2023 16.32 2855th 3106 8.1%
2024 15.10 2868th 3078 6.8%
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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 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 558 127 10 88 n/a n/a n/a 0 783
1989 526 126 6 95 0 n/a n/a 0 753
1990 564 165 5 75 0 n/a n/a 0 809
1991 569 159 6 90 1 n/a n/a 0 825
1992 586 166 8 92 2 n/a n/a 0 854
1993 438 171 9 79 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1994 435 199 4 155 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1995 353 178 6 221 4 n/a n/a 0 762
1996 353 178 6 221 4 n/a n/a 0 762
1997 330 193 8 262 2 n/a n/a 0 795
1998 310 134 6 298 2 n/a n/a 0 750
1999 298 133 4 325 4 n/a n/a 0 764
2000 235 145 5 340 5 n/a n/a 0 730
2001 236 134 5 357 4 n/a n/a 0 736
2002 240 107 8 391 1 n/a n/a 0 747
2003 240 107 8 391 1 n/a n/a 0 747
2004 219 108 7 182 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 204 106 7 220 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2006 209 118 6 243 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2007 215 114 8 272 2 n/a n/a 0 611
2008 192 125 5 300 2 n/a n/a 0 624
2009 203 108 8 544 3 n/a n/a 0 866
2010 190 108 7 563 3 n/a n/a 0 871
2011 164 98 8 618 4 0 10 0 902
2012 184 112 6 532 7 1 6 0 848
2013 169 107 7 524 6 0 10 0 823
2014 149 94 6 530 4 0 9 0 792
2015 141 130 4 478 1 0 9 0 763
2016 138 148 6 527 4 0 15 0 838
2017 125 148 5 525 3 1 15 0 822
2018 148 154 4 528 2 1 14 0 851
2019 132 127 5 542 4 2 28 0 840
2020 133 141 5 526 4 1 26 0 836
2021 109 147 5 462 3 1 19 0 746
2022 92 162 1 465 2 0 12 0 734
2023 82 127 1 391 1 0 11 0 613
2024 89 130 3 370 1 0 9 0 602

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 783 39.0 20.0 n/a
1989 753 n/a n/a n/a
1990 809 43.0 18.8 n/a
1991 825 42.5 19.4 n/a
1992 854 47.0 18.1 24.7
1993 697 41.0 17.0 42.2
1994 793 40.7 19.5 48.4
1995 762 45.2 16.9 50.1
1996 762 45.2 16.9 50.1
1997 795 44.0 18.1 53.8
1998 750 40.0 18.8 52.8
1999 764 43.7 17.5 64.8
2000 730 41.7 17.5 66.3
2001 736 44.7 16.5 69.8
2002 747 46.5 16.1 68.9
2003 747 46.5 16.1 68.9
2004 516 36.0 14.3 70.7
2005 537 38.0 14.1 69.8
2006 576 36.0 16.0 72.2
2007 611 41.0 14.9 70
2008 624 44.0 14.2 72
2009 866 52.8 16.4 77.5
2010 871 53.0 16.4 75.2
2011 902 57.0 15.8 78.6
2012 848 48.8 17.3 77.1
2013 823 49.9 16.4 78.6
2014 792 46.4 17.0 76.5
2015 763 50.0 15.2 74.3
2016 838 55.0 15.2 72.8
2017 822 52.8 15.5 71.4
2018 851 54.8 15.5 75.2
2019 840 55.0 15.2 75.5
2020 836 53.1 15.7 78.1
2021 746 57.7 12.9 75.5
2022 734 51.8 14.1 77.8
2023 613 41.9 14.5 88.1
2024 602 44.9 13.4 84.2

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 783 39.0 20.0 n/a
1989 753 n/a n/a n/a
1990 809 43.0 18.8 n/a
1991 825 42.5 19.4 n/a
1992 854 47.0 18.1 24.7
1993 697 41.0 17.0 42.2
1994 793 40.7 19.5 48.4
1995 762 45.2 16.9 50.1
1996 762 45.2 16.9 50.1
1997 795 44.0 18.1 53.8
1998 750 40.0 18.8 52.8
1999 764 43.7 17.5 64.8
2000 730 41.7 17.5 66.3
2001 736 44.7 16.5 69.8
2002 747 46.5 16.1 68.9
2003 747 46.5 16.1 68.9
2004 516 36.0 14.3 70.7
2005 537 38.0 14.1 69.8
2006 576 36.0 16.0 72.2
2007 611 41.0 14.9 70
2008 624 44.0 14.2 72
2009 866 52.8 16.4 77.5
2010 871 53.0 16.4 75.2
2011 902 57.0 15.8 78.6
2012 848 48.8 17.3 77.1
2013 823 49.9 16.4 78.6
2014 792 46.4 17.0 76.5
2015 763 50.0 15.2 74.3
2016 838 55.0 15.2 72.8
2017 822 52.8 15.5 71.4
2018 851 54.8 15.5 75.2
2019 840 55.0 15.2 75.5
2020 836 53.1 15.7 78.1
2021 746 57.7 12.9 75.5
2022 734 51.8 14.1 77.8
2023 613 41.9 14.5 88.1
2024 602 44.9 13.4 84.2

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 $1,247 (12.7%) $8,597 (87.3%) $9,844
2020 $1,306 (13.4%) $8,445 (86.6%) $9,751
2021 $2,424 (21.7%) $8,764 (78.3%) $11,188

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 3619th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3870th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (James Bowie Elementary)2828
   3rd Grade Reading (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)3539
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Elementary)3325
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)4033
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (James Bowie Elementary)2725
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)3638
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Elementary)4036
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)3940
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (James Bowie Elementary)3437
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)4147
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Elementary)3934
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)4940
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (James Bowie Elementary)3925
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)5033
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students840613
 27%
African American127127
American Indian41
 75%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic542391
 27.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White13282
 37.9%
Two or More Races2811
 60.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.5%88.1%
 12.6%


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James Bowie Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.9% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 602 students attended James Bowie Elementary.

Students at James Bowie Elementary are 61% Hispanic, 22% African American, 15% White, 1% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Cedar Bayou J H
High : Impact Early College High School
High : Sterling High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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