BOVINA EL

BOVINA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BOVINA ISD school district, located in BOVINA, TX with about 251 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, BOVINA EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BOVINA ELementary School is a public school located in Bovina, Texas, serving as a key component of the Bovina Independent School District. Situated at 500 Halsell Street, the school is deeply integrated into the small, rural community of Bovina, which lies in the Texas Panhandle near the New Mexico border. As a centerpiece of the local district, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in their early academic years, prioritizing a supportive and tight-knit learning environment that reflects the close community values of the region.

The school operates under the mission of the Bovina Independent School District, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student success. Being part of a smaller school district allows BOVINA ELementary to maintain a focused approach to student instruction, often fostering stronger student-teacher relationships. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational engagement, providing the necessary resources and tools to prepare students for their future transitions into middle and high school levels within the same district.

For more information, contact BOVINA EL at (806) 251-1316 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 HALSELL ST
BOVINA, TX 79009-0070
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BOVINA EL is a public Title I school in BOVINA, TX with about 251 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BOVINA ISD
Total Students:
251
Teachers:
18.92
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 251 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BOVINA EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.4%
White
5.2%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.