BOWIE EL
BOWIE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD school district, located in SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX with about 242 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 2nd 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, BOWIE 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.
BOWIE ELementary is a public school located in Sulphur Springs, Texas, serving as a key component of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District (SSISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and character development. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to prepare children for success as they transition through the elementary grades.
Beyond standard academics, BOWIE ELementary focuses on community engagement and the holistic development of its student body. The school leverages the resources of the larger Sulphur Springs district to offer a variety of programs and activities that encourage student participation and school spirit. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians, providing essential updates on educational initiatives, campus events, and district-wide policies to ensure a collaborative partnership between the school and home.
For more information, contact BOWIE EL at (903) 885-3772 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX 75482
(903) 885-3772
BOWIE EL is a public Title I school in SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX with about 242 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD
- Total Students:
- 242
- Teachers:
- 18.73
- 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 242 students
- White
- 66.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.0%
- Black or African American
- 14.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.