James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Summary:

James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is an elementary school in Grand Prairie Independent School District that serves students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite its focus on fine arts education, James Bowie Fine Arts Academy has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state on STAAR tests, with only 27.27% of 3rd graders and 27.78% of 5th graders meeting proficiency in reading, and 43.18% of 3rd graders and 42.05% of 5th graders meeting proficiency in math. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated but has never been higher than 2058th out of 4675 Texas elementary schools. Performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs struggling the most.

When compared to nearby schools like Stephen F. Austin Environmental Science Academy and Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory, James Bowie Fine Arts Academy generally performs worse on academic measures. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its academic struggles. Addressing these challenges and implementing targeted interventions for underperforming student subgroups will be crucial for improving student outcomes at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 425 Alice Dr
       Grand Prairie, TX  75051-1898


(972) 262-7348

District: Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3078th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,732 Help


Students who attend James Bowie Fine Arts Academy usually attend:

High:    Grand Prairie High School
    Ywla At Bill Arnold

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  634

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.2%
African American:
5.5%
White:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.8% Help


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Compare Details James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 13th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.2%), African American (5.5%), White (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.8% 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 Fine Arts Academy is 15.7. 14 elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is $9,732, which is the 10th highest among 22 elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Bowie Fine Arts Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks James Bowie Fine Arts Academy 3078th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See James Bowie Fine Arts Academy in the ranking list.)

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Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) 547th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

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Rank History for all students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.01 2219th 3465 36.0%
2005 40.05 2479th 3475 28.7%
2006 32.89 2742nd 3476 21.1%
2007 19.08 3416th 3724 8.3%
2008 15.23 3547th 3768 5.9%
2009 39.16 2785th 3884 28.3%
2010 50.76 2302nd 3937 41.5%
2011 61.30 1738th 4095 57.6%
2012 69.81 1143rd 4206 72.8%
2013 50.63 2265th 4221 46.3%
2014 41.73 2815th 4260 33.9%
2015 55.20 2058th 4320 52.4%
2016 29.77 3303rd 4286 22.9%
2017 22.94 3604th 4329 16.7%
2018 25.46 3488th 4359 20.0%
2019 26.04 3572nd 4479 20.3%
2021 31.33 3083rd 4578 32.7%
2022 31.86 3263rd 4581 28.8%
2023 27.07 3566th 4647 23.3%
2024 35.85 3078th 4675 34.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.81 1394th 3226 56.8%
2019 55.29 1303rd 3333 60.9%
2021 51.60 1383rd 3446 59.9%
2022 47.50 1796th 3487 48.5%
2023 41.41 2166th 3556 39.1%
2024 50.67 1612th 3638 55.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.74 2036th 3558 42.8%
2019 27.07 3048th 3684 17.3%
2021 26.60 3076th 3799 19.0%
2022 30.37 2994th 3952 24.2%
2023 36.69 2565th 4086 37.2%
2024 26.25 3480th 4261 18.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.16 2898th 4264 32.0%
2019 38.19 2902nd 4309 32.7%
2021 44.50 2420th 4451 45.6%
2022 42.73 2636th 4477 41.1%
2023 38.54 2975th 4521 34.2%
2024 47.80 2334th 4560 48.8%
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Rank History for Female students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.51 3397th 4306 21.1%
2019 26.09 3559th 4348 18.1%
2021 23.82 3612th 4499 19.7%
2022 30.02 3421st 4561 25.0%
2023 28.57 3499th 4588 23.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.26 2415th 3106 22.2%
2019 52.90 1910th 3184 40.0%
2021 39.01 2102nd 3006 30.1%
2022 14.07 2816th 2958 4.8%
2023 26.39 2623rd 2980 12.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.95 1691st 4240 60.1%
2019 48.22 2096th 4295 51.2%
2021 56.91 1385th 4331 68.0%
2022 48.53 2195th 4461 50.8%
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Rank History for Male students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.24 3415th 4319 20.9%
2019 28.69 3378th 4357 22.5%
2021 42.81 2391st 4498 46.8%
2022 36.59 2953rd 4563 35.3%
2023 27.56 3563rd 4585 22.3%
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Rank History for African American students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.06 1134th 2483 54.3%
2019 25.41 2126th 2515 15.5%
2021 35.42 1614th 2444 34.0%
2022 21.75 2152nd 2421 11.1%
2023 32.70 1748th 2443 28.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.65 3159th 4168 24.2%
2019 36.04 2895th 4188 30.9%
2021 41.45 2488th 4329 42.5%
2022 42.23 2608th 4376 40.4%
2023 35.08 3088th 4401 29.8%
2024 45.17 2412th 4431 45.6%
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Rank History for White students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.52 2955th 3127 5.5%
2019 8.97 3056th 3142 2.7%
2021 4.18 3047th 3082 1.1%
2022 10.82 2972nd 3082 3.6%
2024 30.02 2409th 3078 21.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 226 71 0 110 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1990 276 76 0 117 3 n/a n/a 0 472
1991 258 76 2 116 10 n/a n/a 0 462
1992 269 82 4 128 10 n/a n/a 0 493
1993 249 80 3 156 4 n/a n/a 0 492
1994 251 103 2 174 3 n/a n/a 0 533
1995 243 90 5 208 5 n/a n/a 0 551
1996 243 90 5 208 5 n/a n/a 0 551
1997 236 47 7 226 6 n/a n/a 0 522
1998 213 43 5 286 1 n/a n/a 0 548
1999 212 54 5 341 3 n/a n/a 0 615
2000 193 57 9 400 3 n/a n/a 0 662
2001 206 37 10 447 3 n/a n/a 0 703
2002 123 34 9 410 4 n/a n/a 0 580
2003 123 34 9 410 4 n/a n/a 0 580
2004 113 29 6 448 7 n/a n/a 0 603
2005 104 29 6 418 8 n/a n/a 0 565
2006 70 21 3 405 11 n/a n/a 0 510
2007 59 14 2 445 5 n/a n/a 0 525
2008 46 13 1 459 4 n/a n/a 0 523
2009 52 22 1 447 8 n/a n/a 0 530
2010 45 19 1 445 7 n/a n/a 0 517
2011 40 36 1 359 4 0 1 0 441
2012 52 32 1 367 3 0 1 0 456
2013 44 32 1 361 2 1 2 0 443
2014 36 28 1 366 1 0 8 0 440
2015 42 37 4 347 1 0 4 0 435
2016 52 26 3 426 1 0 7 0 515
2017 52 31 3 454 3 0 7 0 550
2018 41 29 3 414 1 1 6 0 495
2019 49 40 10 431 5 0 7 0 542
2020 56 34 10 470 4 0 7 0 581
2021 35 44 3 481 5 1 7 0 576
2022 28 44 6 483 3 1 9 0 574
2023 31 41 5 503 4 1 6 0 591
2024 32 35 5 553 2 1 6 0 634

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 407 n/a n/a n/a
1990 472 27.0 17.4 n/a
1991 462 26.9 17.1 n/a
1992 493 27.0 18.2 51.9
1993 492 29.0 17.0 63.2
1994 533 29.9 17.8 62.3
1995 551 30.7 17.9 66.4
1996 551 30.7 17.9 66.4
1997 522 33.9 15.4 61.7
1998 548 34.7 15.8 61.1
1999 615 39.5 15.6 72.8
2000 662 42.8 15.5 70.5
2001 703 44.7 15.7 72.8
2002 580 41.8 13.9 75.9
2003 580 41.8 13.9 75.9
2004 603 41.0 14.7 83.6
2005 565 38.0 14.9 80.5
2006 510 36.0 14.2 86.7
2007 525 36.0 14.6 87
2008 523 36.0 14.5 85.1
2009 530 36.8 14.4 88.1
2010 517 32.5 15.9 91.5
2011 441 30.9 14.2 87.5
2012 456 29.6 15.3 92.5
2013 443 29.7 14.8 91.9
2014 440 28.8 15.2 90.9
2015 435 30.0 14.5 92.6
2016 515 34.0 15.1 88.7
2017 550 34.5 15.9 90
2018 495 35.8 13.8 91.7
2019 542 37.6 14.3 93.7
2020 581 41.5 13.9 92.9
2021 576 39.9 14.4 87.7
2022 574 40.3 14.2 91.3
2023 591 38.4 15.3 93.2
2024 634 40.2 15.7 91.8

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 Fine Arts Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 407 n/a n/a n/a
1990 472 27.0 17.4 n/a
1991 462 26.9 17.1 n/a
1992 493 27.0 18.2 51.9
1993 492 29.0 17.0 63.2
1994 533 29.9 17.8 62.3
1995 551 30.7 17.9 66.4
1996 551 30.7 17.9 66.4
1997 522 33.9 15.4 61.7
1998 548 34.7 15.8 61.1
1999 615 39.5 15.6 72.8
2000 662 42.8 15.5 70.5
2001 703 44.7 15.7 72.8
2002 580 41.8 13.9 75.9
2003 580 41.8 13.9 75.9
2004 603 41.0 14.7 83.6
2005 565 38.0 14.9 80.5
2006 510 36.0 14.2 86.7
2007 525 36.0 14.6 87
2008 523 36.0 14.5 85.1
2009 530 36.8 14.4 88.1
2010 517 32.5 15.9 91.5
2011 441 30.9 14.2 87.5
2012 456 29.6 15.3 92.5
2013 443 29.7 14.8 91.9
2014 440 28.8 15.2 90.9
2015 435 30.0 14.5 92.6
2016 515 34.0 15.1 88.7
2017 550 34.5 15.9 90
2018 495 35.8 13.8 91.7
2019 542 37.6 14.3 93.7
2020 581 41.5 13.9 92.9
2021 576 39.9 14.4 87.7
2022 574 40.3 14.2 91.3
2023 591 38.4 15.3 93.2
2024 634 40.2 15.7 91.8

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 Fine Arts Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,134 (11.5%) $8,710 (88.5%) $9,844
2020 $1,286 (13.4%) $8,289 (86.6%) $9,575
2021 $1,094 (11.2%) $8,638 (88.8%) $9,732

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James Bowie Fine Arts Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3572nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3566th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)1932
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4447
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)4336
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4940
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)5030
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4427
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)1820
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)3341
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)2650
 24%
   4th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))3438
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)4953
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5354
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)4125
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5644
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)3412
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4724
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (James Bowie Fine Arts Academy)7035
 35%
   5th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students542591
 9%
African American4041
 2.5%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic431503
 16.7%
Pacific Islander01
White4931
 36.7%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.7%93.2%
 0.5%


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Students at James Bowie Fine Arts Academy are 87% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% White.

Students who attend James Bowie Fine Arts Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Grand Prairie High School
High : Ywla At Bill Arnold

In the 2023-24 school year, 634 students attended James Bowie Fine Arts Academy.

James Bowie Fine Arts Academy ranks 3078th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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