James Bowie El
Baytown, TX · Goose Creek CISD · Grades PK-5
3,846th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
James Bowie El ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Bowie El 3,846th 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 13% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 13th in 2025 — declining.
James Bowie El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 278 students tested
James Bowie El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 602 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.9% | 61.5% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Black | 11.9% | 21.6% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| White | 18.8% | 14.8% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near James Bowie El
Typical home value $174K in zip 77520 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James Bowie El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Ashbel Smith ElGoose Creek CISD · 1.2 mi away4,157th of 4,406
ELA 28% · Math 26% - 2Lamar ElGoose Creek CISD · 1.4 mi away3,719th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 32% - 3De Zavala ElGoose Creek CISD · 1.5 mi away3,455th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 30% - 10Bob Hope El School-BaytownBob Hope School · 1.6 mi away · charter379th of 4,406
ELA 86% · Math 61% - 5Stephen F Austin ElGoose Creek CISD · 1.8 mi away2,323rd of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 39% - 2Carver ElGoose Creek CISD · 1.9 mi away3,799th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 23% - 6Crockett ElGoose Creek CISD · 2.2 mi away1,933rd of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 47% - 5Clark ElGoose Creek CISD · 3.3 mi away2,270th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Bowie El in?
James Bowie El is part of the Goose Creek CISD district in Baytown, Texas.
Is James Bowie El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Bowie El 3,846th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of James Bowie El?
Hispanic 62%, Black 22%, White 15%, Two or more races 2% (602 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Bowie El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77520 is $174K 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.