Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cowpens Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cowpens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cowpens Elementary School's student population of 425 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cowpens Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cowpens Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
10%
32%
White
66%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cowpens Elementary School's ranking?
Cowpens Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Cowpens Elementary School?
425 students attend Cowpens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cowpens Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cowpens Elementary School?
Cowpens Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cowpens Elementary School offer ?
Cowpens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cowpens Elementary School part of?
Cowpens Elementary School is part of Spartanburg 03 School District.
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