Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cowan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Cowan Elementary serves the southwest part of Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 2.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cowan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cowan Elementary School's student population of 555 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
555 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Rankings
Cowan Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cowan Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
40%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
46%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cowan Elementary School's ranking?
Cowan Elementary School is ranked #1047 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cowan Elementary School often compared to?
Cowan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baranoff Elementary School, Kocurek Elementary School, Boone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cowan Elementary School?
555 students attend Cowan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cowan Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cowan Elementary School?
Cowan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cowan Elementary School offer ?
Cowan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cowan Elementary School part of?
Cowan Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Cowan Elementary School located?
Cowan Elementary School is located in the South Austin neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in South Austin.
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