James Bowie El
#1293 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#20061 of 50,301 nationally
About James Bowie El
James Bowie El is a public elementary located in Simms, in the Simms ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 212 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1293rd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 212.
There are 3 schools in Simms; James Bowie El ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James Bowie El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Bowie El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Bowie El a good school?
James Bowie El has a Success Index (US) of 57.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1293 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James Bowie El rank in Texas?
James Bowie El ranks #1293 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #20061 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Bowie El?
James Bowie El had 212 students in 2025.
Is James Bowie El a elementary school or a high school?
James Bowie El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Bowie El?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of James Bowie El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.