At a glance
Reported students
439
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459
Bowden Academy: 439 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 466
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Bowden Academy
Bowden Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in San Antonio. It is one of 84 current school records connected to San Antonio ISD. NCES reports 439 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (86.1%) and Black (5.5%). English learners represent 21.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bowden Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.6%
- Hispanic86.1%
- Black5.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Antonio ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Collins Garden El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Madison El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
457 reported students
Margil El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
420 reported students
Herff El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
461 reported students
Franklin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
409 reported students
Smith El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
408 reported students
Public schools near Bowden Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA Carver Academy Elementary · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | KG–05 | 468 | 0.7 mi |
| Washington El Elementary · San Antonio ISD | PK–05 | 381 | 0.8 mi |
| Pershing El Elementary · San Antonio ISD | PK–05 | 309 | 1.1 mi |
| Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy Elementary · San Antonio ISD | PK–08 | 740 | 1.3 mi |
| Driscoll Madison Square Child Development Ctr Elementary · Charter · Driscoll ISD | PK–KG | 55 | 1.3 mi |
| Celebrate Dyslexia School Elementary · Charter · Celebrate Dyslexia Schools | KG–04 | 61 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bowden Academy
What grades does Bowden Academy serve?
Bowden Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Antonio ISD.
How many students attend Bowden Academy?
Bowden Academy reported 439 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 466 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bowden Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 439 students and 27.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bowden Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bowden Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Antonio ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bowden Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bowden Academy in?
Bowden Academy is part of San Antonio ISD, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 84 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bowden Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include IDEA Carver Academy (0.7 mi), Washington El (0.8 mi), Pershing El (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.