James Bowie El
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades PK-5
934th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 79%▲ Improving
James Bowie El ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Bowie El 934th 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 79% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 79th in 2025 — improving.
James Bowie El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 108 students tested
James Bowie El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 317 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.5% | 92.4% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.9% | 5.0% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near James Bowie El
Typical home value $204K in zip 75203 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
- 3Trinity Basin Preparatory - DallasTrinity Basin Preparatory · 0.4 mi away · charter3,173rd of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 36% - 8Felix G Botello Personalized Learning ElDallas ISD · 0.5 mi away1,273rd of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 56% - –N W Harllee Early Childhood CenterDallas ISD · 0.6 mi away
- 4Hogg New Tech CenterDallas ISD · 0.7 mi away2,765th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 35% - 5John H Reagan ElDallas ISD · 1 mi away2,215th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 40% - 5John F Peeler ElDallas ISD · 1.4 mi away2,418th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 41% - 10Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented SchoolDallas ISD · 1.5 mi away98th of 4,406
ELA 91% · Math 78% - 7Cedar Crest ElDallas ISD · 1.6 mi away1,650th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Bowie El in?
James Bowie El is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is James Bowie El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Bowie El 934th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 79% 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 92%, Black 5%, White 2% (317 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Bowie El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75203 is $204K 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.