Cowan Elementary School vs. Decherd Elementary School
Should I attend Cowan Elementary School or Decherd Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cowan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Decherd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cowan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Decherd Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
270 students
418 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#953 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1033 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
41
39
Kindergarten Students
33
65
Grade 1 Students
43
68
Grade 2 Students
37
63
Grade 3 Students
39
61
Grade 4 Students
42
69
Grade 5 Students
35
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
90%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
13%