BOWIE EL

www.ennis.k12.tx.us/

506 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Bowie Elementary School, located at 501 Jeter Drive in Ennis, Texas, is a primary educational institution serving the Ennis Independent School District. As a dedicated elementary campus, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment for young students within the local community. By adhering to the district’s broader educational mission, the school emphasizes student development, academic preparedness, and social growth during the critical early years of education.

The school operates as part of a district committed to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community involvement. Families and stakeholders can access detailed information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and district news through the official Ennis ISD website. As a pillar of the Jeter Drive neighborhood, Bowie Elementary strives to maintain a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students to ensure a positive and productive school experience.

506

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOWIE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	284
Black	67
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
284 (56.1%)
White
139 (27.5%)
Black
67 (13.2%)
Two or More
13 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

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:	ENNIS ISD
Phone:	(972)872-7234
Website:	http://www.ennis.k12.tx.us/
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	319
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Grade 1 163

Grade 2 183

Grade 3 160