Cowsert Elementary School
Cowsert Elementary School serves 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
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 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cowsert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Cowsert Elementary School's student population of 577 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cowsert Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Cowsert Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 998 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cowsert Elementary School's ranking?
Cowsert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Cowsert Elementary School?
577 students attend Cowsert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cowsert Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cowsert Elementary School?
Cowsert Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cowsert Elementary School offer ?
Cowsert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cowsert Elementary School part of?
Cowsert Elementary School is part of Clinton School District.
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