Market Overview for Bowie Elementary
There are 14 active listings in Bowie Elementary with a median list price of $277K and a median sold price of $262K.
Homes average 62 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 4 homes have sold, with 56 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $180.
About Bowie Elementary
Bowie Elementary, in San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, serves grades KG-5. The campus enrolled approximately 580 students with a pupil-teacher ratio of about 14:1 as of the most recent reporting year.
The campus offers Gifted & Talented services, Special Education programming, and the standard SMCISD elementary curriculum. Bowie Elementary feeds Goodnight Middle for grades 6-8; Goodnight Middle students then continue to San Marcos High School.
SMCISD operates 12 campuses (8 ES + 2 MS + 1 HS + Phoenix Academy alternative) serving 8,144 students (2025-26). SMCISD earned a "C" overall TEA accountability rating for 2025-26, unchanged from its 2024-25 rating of C (76 of 100); its campuses earned 24 TEA distinctions in 2024-25. District administration is at 631 Mill Street in San Marcos.
Living in Bowie Elementary
Bowie Elementary feeds Goodnight Middle School, whose attendance zone covers the central San Marcos / Texas State University area in SMCISD. The campus at 1301 State Hwy 123 sits in San Marcos along SH 123. Goodnight MS feeds directly into San Marcos HS — SMCISD's flagship comprehensive HS at 2601 Rattler Road, home of the Rattlers (UIL Class 6A; featured in Linklater's 2014 film 'Boyhood').
San Marcos CISD covers approximately 210 square miles primarily in Hays County, with portions in Guadalupe and Caldwell counties. The principal city is San Marcos (2020 Census population 67,553) along Interstate 35, approximately 31 miles south of downtown Austin. The district also serves Martindale, Reedville, and parts of Maxwell. District administration is at 631 Mill Street in San Marcos.
Neighborhoods range from the historic downtown plaza around the Hays County Courthouse, to the Texas State University campus area, to master-planned and large-subdivision communities including Whisper, La Cima, Trace, Cottonwood Creek, Stone Creek, and Paso Robles. The Texas State campus and surrounding student-housing districts dominate the central / northern part of the city.
Day-to-day retail is anchored by the I-35 corridor including the San Marcos Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets (two of the largest outlet shopping centers in Texas), the Posey Road / Hopkins Street college-area retail, and the LBJ Drive / The Square downtown district. Healthcare access centers on Christus Santa Rosa Hospital San Marcos.
Outdoor recreation defines life along the San Marcos River. The river's spring-fed Spring Lake on the Texas State campus is the source — a constant 72°F, supplied by the Edwards Aquifer. The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment (former Aquarena Springs site) operates glass-bottom-boat tours. Rio Vista Falls in Rio Vista Park is a popular tubing and swimming destination. The 81-mile San Marcos River flows south through Martindale and Luling to the Guadalupe.
Things to Do in Bowie Elementary
- San Marcos River & Rio Vista Falls: The San Marcos River — spring-fed from the Edwards Aquifer at Spring Lake, constant 72°F — flows ~81 miles south. Rio Vista Falls in Rio Vista Park has three drop features for tubing and swimming.
- Texas State University: Founded 1899; one of the largest public universities in Texas. The campus features Old Main (1903), Spring Lake, Bobcat Stadium, and a public art collection.
- Meadows Center for Water and the Environment: Texas State University research and education center at Spring Lake — the source of the San Marcos River. Acquired by the university in 1994 on the former Aquarena Springs amusement-park site.
- San Marcos Premium Outlets & Tanger Outlets: Two of the largest outlet shopping centers in Texas, on Centerpoint Road just east of I-35, drawing shoppers from across Texas, Mexico, and beyond.
- Historic Downtown San Marcos & The Square: The Hays County Courthouse anchors a historic downtown square along LBJ Drive, with restaurants, bars, and music venues.
Major Employers in Bowie Elementary
- Texas State University (Higher Education): Founded 1899; one of the largest public universities in Texas with approximately 44,596 students (fall 2025). Among the largest single-employer concentrations in San Marcos.
- San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (Education): SMCISD is one of the largest employers in central San Marcos, with administration at 631 Mill Street and 12 campuses serving 8,144 students (2025-26).
- Christus Santa Rosa Hospital San Marcos (Healthcare): Acute-care hospital in San Marcos (formerly Central Texas Medical Center).
- San Marcos Premium Outlets & Tanger Outlets (Retail): Two of the largest outlet shopping centers in Texas; significant retail employment along the I-35 corridor.
- City of San Marcos / Hays County government (Local Government): Municipal government for the city plus the Hays County seat (the county courthouse anchors the downtown square).
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Bowie Elementary serve?
Bowie Elementary serves grades KG-5 in San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. The campus enrolled approximately 580 students with a pupil-teacher ratio of about 14:1 as of the most recent reporting year.
What is Bowie Elementary's feeder pattern?
Bowie Elementary feeds Goodnight Middle for grades 6-8; Goodnight Middle students continue to San Marcos High School for grades 9-12.
How is Bowie Elementary rated?
Bowie Elementary operates inside San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. SMCISD earned a "C" overall TEA accountability rating for 2025-26, unchanged from its 2024-25 rating of C (76 of 100); its campuses earned 24 TEA distinctions in 2024-25.
Which programs does the campus offer?
Bowie Elementary offers Gifted & Talented services, Special Education programming, and the standard SMCISD elementary curriculum.
How many schools does SMCISD operate?
SMCISD operates 12 campuses (8 ES + 2 MS + 1 HS + Phoenix Academy alternative) serving 8,144 students (2025-26): 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools (Goodnight Middle, Miller Middle), and 1 comprehensive high school (San Marcos HS; UIL Class 6A).
