BOWIE EL

www.hcisd.org/bowie

335 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bowie Elementary is a public school located in Harlingen, Texas, and is part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education rooted in the district’s broader mission of academic excellence and student success. As part of a district known for its emphasis on innovation and technology, Bowie Elementary aims to create a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Harlingen community, reflecting the district’s commitment to preparing students for future success in an increasingly globalized world. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while incorporating district-wide initiatives, Bowie Elementary emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development. Parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or extracurricular opportunities can find detailed information on the school’s official website at http://www.hcisd.org/bowie.

335

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOWIE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	322
Black	2
Two or More	6

Hispanic
322 (96.1%)
Two or More
6 (1.8%)
White
5 (1.5%)
Black
2 (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:	HARLINGEN CISD
Phone:	(956)427-3080
Website:	http://www.hcisd.org/bowie
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 66

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BOWIE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	66
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BOWIE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	50.1%
Male	167	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)