Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cowan Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cowan Road Elementary School serves the northwest part of Griffin, GA, covering an area of approximately 14.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cowan Road Elementary School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cowan Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cowan Road Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1901 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
59%
36%
White
21%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cowan Road Elementary School's ranking?
Cowan Road Elementary School is ranked #1901 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cowan Road Elementary School often compared to?
Cowan Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crescent Road Elementary School, Jordan Hill Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cowan Road Elementary School?
557 students attend Cowan Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cowan Road Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cowan Road Elementary School?
Cowan Road Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cowan Road Elementary School offer ?
Cowan Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cowan Road Elementary School part of?
Cowan Road Elementary School is part of Griffin-Spalding County School District.
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