BOWIE EL
BOWIE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HARLINGEN CISD school district, located in HARLINGEN, TX with about 339 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 23 teachers, BOWIE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
BOWIE ELementary is a public school located in Harlingen, Texas, and is part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education rooted in the district’s broader mission of academic excellence and student success. As part of a district known for its emphasis on innovation and technology, BOWIE ELementary aims to create a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.
The school is deeply integrated into the Harlingen community, reflecting the district’s commitment to preparing students for future success in an increasingly globalized world. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while incorporating district-wide initiatives, BOWIE ELementary emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development. Parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or extracurricular opportunities can find detailed information on the school’s official website at http://www.hcisd.org/bowie.
For more information, contact BOWIE EL at (956) 427-3080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HARLINGEN, TX 78550-6735
(956) 427-3080
http://www.hcisd.org/bowie
BOWIE EL is a public Title I school in HARLINGEN, TX with about 339 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HARLINGEN CISD
- Total Students:
- 339
- Teachers:
- 23.08
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 339 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BOWIE EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 96.5%
- White
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
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.