BOWIE EL

schools.risd.org/BowieES

644 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Bowie Elementary School, located at 7643 La Manga Dr. in Dallas, is a public school serving students within the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). The school is situated in a residential area of North Dallas and is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged children. As part of RISD, the campus follows the district's curriculum standards, which emphasize core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and extracurricular activities to support a well-rounded education.

The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere typical of neighborhood elementary schools. It places a strong focus on student development, providing various support services and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and guardians of Bowie Elementary students are typically encouraged to engage with the school through active PTA involvement and campus events, which help strengthen the partnership between the school staff and the local community to support student achievement and school culture.

644

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOWIE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	444
Hispanic	111
Black	34
Asian	19
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
444 (68.9%)
Hispanic
111 (17.2%)
Two or More
35 (5.4%)
Black
34 (5.3%)
Asian
19 (3.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-6000
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/BowieES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 80

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BOWIE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	80
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	75
Grade 6	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BOWIE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	326	50.6%
Male	318	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)