Cowan Elementary School
Tel:
(765)289-7129
- Cowan Elementary School serves 426 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 31%.
School Overview
- Cowan Elementary School's student population of 426 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 426 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cowan Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cowan Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #305 out of 1,767 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 54% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 63% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 12% |
| White | 96% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cowan Community Corp School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cowan Elementary School is Cowan High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cowan High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Grissom Elementary School (4.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Muncie Cowan High School Grades: 7-12 | 365 students
0.3 miles
9401 S Nottingham
Muncie, IN 47302
(765)289-7128 0.3 7-12 365 - Muncie Grissom Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 343 students
4.4 miles
3201 S Macedonia Ave
Muncie, IN 47302
(765)747-5401 4.4 K-5 343 - Muncie Southside Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 576 students
4.5 miles
1601 East 26th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765)747-5320 4.5 6-8 576 - Muncie South View Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 421 students
4.9 miles
2100 S Franklin
Muncie, IN 47302
(765)747-5226 4.9 K-5 421 - Muncie Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 174 students
5.3 miles
2801 E 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765)216-7980 5.3 K-8 174
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