BOWIE PRI

1400 MOCKINGBIRD LN
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX 75482

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295 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Bowie Elementary is a public school located in Sulphur Springs, Texas, serving as a key component of the Sulphur Springs Independent School District (SSISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and character development. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to prepare children for success as they transition through the elementary grades.

Beyond standard academics, Bowie Elementary focuses on community engagement and the holistic development of its student body. The school leverages the resources of the larger Sulphur Springs district to offer a variety of programs and activities that encourage student participation and school spirit. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and guardians, providing essential updates on educational initiatives, campus events, and district-wide policies to ensure a collaborative partnership between the school and home.

295

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOWIE PRI
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	48
Black	32
Asian	4
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
195 (66.1%)
Hispanic
48 (16.3%)
Black
32 (10.8%)
Two or More
15 (5.1%)
Asian
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD
Phone:	(903)885-3772
Website:	http://schools.ssisd.net/default.aspx?name=bes.homepage
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 77