Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Bowie Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Bowie Primary's student population of 324 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Motto
We are RESPECTFUL. We are RESPONSIBLE. We are SAFE. We are KIND.
Bowie Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowie Primary is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4742 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
64%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Bowie Primary's ranking?
Bowie Primary is ranked #4742 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bowie Primary?
324 students attend Bowie Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bowie Primary students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowie Primary?
Bowie Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bowie Primary offer ?
Bowie Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Bowie Primary part of?
Bowie Primary is part of Sulphur Springs Independent School District.
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