James Bowie Elementary School

2200 Clayton Dr, Baytown, TX 77520 | (281) 420-4605
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 871
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4.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: P O Box 30, Baytown, TX 77522
  • Principal or Admin: Mrs Ginger Mckay
  • Fax: (281) 420-4609
  • Website: www.gccisd.net
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 871
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 53.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.4
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 454 (52.1%)
  • Females: 417 (47.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 81 (9.3%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 574 (65.9%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 655 (75.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
James Bowie Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian30.3%
Black10812.4%
Asian70.8%
Hispanic56364.6%
White19021.8%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For James Bowie Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten8810.1%
Kindergarten14316.4%
1st Grade14216.3%
2nd Grade13014.9%
3rd Grade12514.4%
4th Grade11813.5%
5th Grade12514.4%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
8.6
District:
10.7
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
47.2%
District:
35.2%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
9.4%
District:
17.8%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
17.0%
District:
22.2%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
15.1%
District:
18.3%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$65,097
District:
$74,038
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$49,382
District:
$50,503
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$45,167
District:
$43,856
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$45,973
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$47,910
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$51,993
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$61,173
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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Overall Rating: 4.5

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3 reviews for James Bowie Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Former Student on March 20, 2011
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • I attended Bowie Elem. 1961-1966. Teachers: 1st: Mrs. Wanzer 2nd: Mrs. Poston 3rd: Ms. Branscombe 4th: Mrs. Kilgore 5th: Mrs. Davis 6th Mrs. Mann. Principle: Mr. Hatchel.
    It's easy to remember the names of great teachers. WE CAME/WE LEARNED/WE GREW
    Tommy Hawkins
  • Reviewed by Student on June 02, 2010
  • Rating: 3 (3 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • you tought me a lot but not much because i did not get commended on writing taks test
  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on May 26, 2010
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • 3 of my children have attended Bowie and they love it. The teachers and staff are great.

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