Bowie El
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD · Grades PK-5
3,668th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
Bowie El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bowie El 3,668th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 34th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Bowie El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 211 students tested
Bowie El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 478 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.9% | 52.5% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| White | 41.5% | 33.9% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Black | 7.7% | 8.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 5.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Bowie El
Typical home value $267K in zip 79602 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bowie El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Alcorta ElAbilene ISD · 1.1 mi away2,848th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 41% - 3Thomas ElAbilene ISD · 1.7 mi away3,283rd of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 35% - 6Austin ElAbilene ISD · 1.8 mi away1,966th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 6Ward ElAbilene ISD · 2.3 mi away2,175th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 37% - 3Bonham ElAbilene ISD · 2.4 mi away3,188th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 34% - 2Martinez ElAbilene ISD · 2.8 mi away3,858th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 27% - 4Purcell ElAbilene ISD · 3.2 mi away2,730th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 35% - 8Wylie East IntWylie ISD · 3.2 mi away944th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 60%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bowie El in?
Bowie El is part of the Abilene ISD district in Abilene, Texas.
Is Bowie El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bowie El 3,668th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Bowie El?
Hispanic 53%, White 34%, Black 8%, Two or more races 5% (478 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bowie El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79602 is $267K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.