Cowsert Elementary School
Tel:
(501)745-6046
- Cowsert Elementary School serves 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Cowsert Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Cowsert Elementary School's student population of 679 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 679 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cowsert Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cowsert Elementary School is 0.13, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #70 out of 999 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 53% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 21% |
| White | 93% | 60% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clinton School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Clinton Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 384 students
0.2 miles
489 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501)745-6035 0.2 9-12 384 - Clinton Clinton Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 324 students
0.2 miles
443 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501)745-6079 0.2 6-8 324 - Scotland Scotland High School Grades: 7-12 | 52 students
9.5 miles
P.o. Box 4
Scotland, AR 72141
(501)592-3313 9.5 7-12 52 - Shirley Shirley Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 196 students
9.6 miles
154 School Dr
Shirley, AR 72153
(501)723-8193 9.6 K-6 196 - Shirley Shirley High School Grades: 7-12 | 175 students
9.6 miles
201 Blue Devil Dr
Shirley, AR 72153
(501)723-8192 9.6 7-12 175
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