JAMES BOWIE EL

JAMES BOWIE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GOOSE CREEK CISD school district, located in BAYTOWN, TX with about 851 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 54 teachers, JAMES BOWIE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

JAMES BOWIE ELementary, located at 2200 Clayton Dr in Baytown, Texas, is a public school serving students in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District (GCCISD). As a neighborhood school, it is committed to providing a foundational education for children in the local community, focusing on academic growth, social development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school operates within the larger GCCISD framework, which emphasizes student achievement, safety, and a supportive learning environment. Like many elementary schools in the district, James Bowie provides a curriculum aligned with state standards, typically offering core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, along with opportunities for extracurricular engagement. The school serves as a central hub for the Clayton Drive area, working to foster partnerships between parents, staff, and the surrounding Baytown community to support student success.

For more information, contact JAMES BOWIE EL at (281) 420-4605 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2200 CLAYTON DR
BAYTOWN, TX 77520-3643
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JAMES BOWIE EL is a public Title I school in BAYTOWN, TX with about 851 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GOOSE CREEK CISD
Total Students:
851
Teachers:
54.81
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 851 students

Hispanic/Latino
62.0%
Black or African American
18.1%
White
17.4%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.