Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cogswell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cogswell Elementary School?
395 students attend Cogswell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cogswell Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cogswell Elementary School?
Cogswell Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cogswell Elementary School offer ?
Cogswell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cogswell Elementary School part of?
Cogswell Elementary School is part of Mountain View Elementary School District.
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