JAMES BOWIE EL

www.simmsisd.net

212 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James Bowie Elementary, located in Simms, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Simms Independent School District. As a small, rural school, it is deeply embedded in the local community, providing a focused academic environment for elementary-aged students. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere where students can develop core academic skills while benefiting from the close-knit culture typical of a smaller school district.

Functioning as part of the broader Simms ISD framework, the school emphasizes both scholastic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By maintaining a connection to the district’s official website, James Bowie Elementary keeps parents and community members informed about school operations, academic programs, and district-wide initiatives. It stands as a vital resource for families in the Simms area, dedicated to preparing young learners for their future educational endeavors.

212

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES BOWIE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	9
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
194 (91.5 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.2 %)
Two or More
8 (3.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SIMMS ISD
Phone:	(903)543-2219
Website:	http://www.simmsisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 39