Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-3, James L Cowart Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James L Cowart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James L Cowart Elementary School's student population of 332 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James L Cowart Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James L Cowart Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#779 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
24%
11%
Black
19%
32%
White
48%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James L Cowart Elementary School's ranking?
James L Cowart Elementary School is ranked #779 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are James L Cowart Elementary School often compared to?
James L Cowart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhill Elementary School, Julian Newman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend James L Cowart Elementary School?
332 students attend James L Cowart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of James L Cowart Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James L Cowart Elementary School?
James L Cowart Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does James L Cowart Elementary School offer ?
James L Cowart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is James L Cowart Elementary School part of?
James L Cowart Elementary School is part of Athens City School District.
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