Elizabeth Yaws Cowan Elementary School serves 317 students in grades 4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 97% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 92% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)97%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)92%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
22%
54%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
24%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
56%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Yaws Cowan Elementary School?
317 students attend Elizabeth Yaws Cowan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Elizabeth Yaws Cowan Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elizabeth Yaws Cowan Elementary School?
Elizabeth Yaws Cowan Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Yaws Cowan Elementary School offer ?
Elizabeth Yaws Cowan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4
What school district is Elizabeth Yaws Cowan Elementary School part of?
Elizabeth Yaws Cowan Elementary School is part of Santa Fe Independent School District.
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