JAMES BOWIE FINE ARTS ACADEMY

www.midlandisd.net

570 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, located in Midland, Texas, is a specialized elementary school within the Midland Independent School District that focuses on integrating rigorous academics with an immersive arts-based curriculum. Unlike traditional elementary schools, the academy emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by weaving visual arts, music, dance, and theater into the daily classroom experience. This approach is designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and confidence, providing students with unique outlets for self-expression while meeting state educational standards.

As a dedicated magnet-style campus, the school serves as a hub for students who demonstrate a passion for the fine arts. By prioritizing artistic exploration alongside core subjects like math, science, and literacy, James Bowie Fine Arts Academy aims to cultivate a vibrant, collaborative learning environment. The school’s curriculum is structured to prepare students for future academic success by utilizing the arts as a tool to enhance problem-solving skills and academic engagement, making it a distinct educational choice for families in the Midland community.

570

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES BOWIE FINE ARTS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	299
Black	16
Asian	5
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Hispanic
299 (52.5%)
White
237 (41.6%)
Black
16 (2.8%)
Two or More
12 (2.1%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
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:	MIDLAND ISD
Phone:	(432)240-6100
Website:	http://www.midlandisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 67

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAMES BOWIE FINE ARTS ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	88
Grade 6	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAMES BOWIE FINE ARTS ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	53.3%
Male	266	46.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)