James L Cowart Elementary School

1701 W Hobbs St
Athens, AL 35611
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
James L Cowart Elementary School serves 320 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
James L Cowart Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

James L Cowart Elementary School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
320 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

James L Cowart Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
24%
10%
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Black
14%
32%
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White
50%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #301 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend James L Cowart Elementary School?
320 students attend James L Cowart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of James L Cowart Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James L Cowart Elementary School?
James L Cowart Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
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.

School Calendar

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Date
Winter Holidays (school closed)
December 18, 2023 (Monday)
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (school closed)
January 15, 2024 (Monday)
Presidents' Day Holiday (school closed)
February 19, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (school closed)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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