Overview
BOWIE EL is a public primary in ABILENE, Texas. The school enrolls 473 students. It is part of the ABILENE ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictABILENE ISD
County48441
CityABILENE
ZIP79602
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480744000014
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment473
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino48.9%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native38.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %87%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)