Brenda Cowan Elementary School
Brenda Cowan Elementary School serves 503 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brenda Cowan Elementary School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Brenda Cowan Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
21%
11%
White
47%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/24/2022
School Reviews
Review Brenda Cowan Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
741 ANDOVER VILLAGE DRIVE DR
LEXINGTON, KY$449,900- 5 Beds | 4 Baths
- (1.76 miles from school)
-
3788 STOLEN HORSE TRCE
LEXINGTON, KY$569,900- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (2.42 miles from school)
-
3225 HUNTING HILLS DR
LEXINGTON, KY$180,000- 3 Beds | 1 Bath
- (2.76 miles from school)
-
2581 WALNUT GROVE LN
LEXINGTON, KY$2,930,000- 5 Beds | 5.5 Baths
- (3.83 miles from school)
Recent Articles

Teaching: Using Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality can enhance your lessons safely and efficiently. Virtual reality allows your students to explore worlds they might not otherwise see. We offer some suggestions on how to use VR in your classrooom.

July 11, 2022
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps or JROTCJROTC offers valuable lessons in leadership, character-building and citizenship. Here's a look at the various JROTC programs out there together with a look at the pros and cons of the program.

July 05, 2022
Teaching: Contract RenewalMost teaching contracts are year-to-year, or longer if you're eligible. Here are some suggestions for safeguarding your employment.