James Bowie El
Simms, TX · Simms ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, distant
1,415th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 68%· Stable
7497 US HWY 67 W, Simms, TX 75574
(903)543-2219NCES ID 484032004566Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks James Bowie El 1,415th 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 68% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 68th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 84 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 221 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 91.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 5.0% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 3.6% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $212K in zip 75574 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is James Bowie El in?
James Bowie El is part of the Simms ISD district in Simms, Texas.
Is James Bowie El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Bowie El 1,415th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 68% 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?
White 91%, Two or more races 5%, Hispanic 4% (221 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Bowie El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75574 is $212K 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.