Bowden Academy
San Antonio, TX · San Antonio ISD · Grades PK-8
4,314th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
Bowden Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bowden Academy 4,314th 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 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Bowden Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 221 students tested
Bowden Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 436 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.3% | 88.1% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 9.1% | 5.3% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 4.1% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Bowden Academy
Typical home value $161K in zip 78202 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bowden Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4IDEA Carver AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 0.7 mi away · charter2,927th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 30% - 1Washington ElSan Antonio ISD · 0.8 mi away4,016th of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 26% - 1Pershing ElSan Antonio ISD · 1.1 mi away4,385th of 4,406
ELA 21% · Math 10% - 3Hawthorne Pk-8 AcademySan Antonio ISD · 1.3 mi away3,520th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 26% - 1Herff ElSan Antonio ISD · 1.6 mi away4,378th of 4,406
ELA 18% · Math 16% - 2Smith ElSan Antonio ISD · 1.6 mi away3,894th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 29% - 4Bonham AcademySan Antonio ISD · 1.7 mi away · charter2,721st of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 36% - 4IDEA Eastside AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 2 mi away · charter2,926th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bowden Academy in?
Bowden Academy is part of the San Antonio ISD district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is Bowden Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bowden Academy 4,314th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Bowden Academy?
Hispanic 88%, Black 5%, White 4%, Two or more races 2% (436 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bowden Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78202 is $161K 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.