Cowsert Elementary School
Tel:
(501) 745-6046
- Cowsert Elementary School serves 686 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Cowsert Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Cowsert Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Cowsert Elementary School's student population of 686 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 686 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Cowsert Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Cowsert Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #115 out of 1008 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 20% |
| White | 89% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clinton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cowsert Elementary School is Clinton High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Clinton Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clinton Clinton High School Grades: 9-12 | 406 students
0.2 miles
489 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6035 0.2 9-12 406 - Clinton Clinton Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 323 students
0.2 miles
443 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6079 0.2 6-8 323 - Shirley Shirley Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 179 students
9.6 miles
154 School Dr
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 723-8193 9.6 K-6 179 - Shirley Shirley High School Grades: 7-12 | 168 students
9.6 miles
201 Blue Devil Dr
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 723-8192 9.6 7-12 168 - Bee Branch South Side Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 288 students
11.7 miles
334 Southside Rd
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2200 11.7 PK-6 288
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