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James L Cowart Elementary School vs. Brookhill Elementary School

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School Overview

School
James L Cowart Elementary School
1701 W Hobbs St
Athens, AL 35611
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Brookhill Elementary School
320 Brookhill Dr
Athens, AL 35611
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

James L Cowart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Brookhill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
James L Cowart Elementary School ranked #582 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #177 in 2015 and showing fluctuations in statewide ranking over the past decade.
Math proficiency was 25–29% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 40–44%, also lower than Alabama's 47% average.
Science proficiency stood at 40%, slightly higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased modestly from 288 students in 2021 to 332 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 58%, reflecting moderate demographic diversity including 95 Hispanic and 73 Black students.
The school served grades K–3 with 331 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023; 61% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
As a Title I eligible school in Athens City, Alabama, James L Cowart Elementary had a 90% graduation rate in 2023, comparable to the state average of 88%.
Brookhill Elementary School ranked #149 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #62 in 2015 but remaining within the top 20% statewide in overall and math proficiency categories.
Math proficiency at Brookhill was 45–49%, higher than the state average of about 30% over recent years, while reading proficiency was 70–74%, higher than the state average of about 47%.
Enrollment increased from 265 students in 2019 to 366 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 34%; free lunch eligibility fluctuated near 37%, indicating moderate socioeconomic diversity.
The school served grades K through 3 with 348 students in the latest count and maintained a student–teacher ratio of approximately 17:1.
Science proficiency was 40% in 2022, slightly higher than the state average of 38%, showing stable performance in this subject area.
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
331 students
348 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James L Cowart Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brookhill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James L Cowart Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brookhill Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James L Cowart Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brookhill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James L Cowart Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Athens City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brookhill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Athens City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#582 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#149 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James L Cowart Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brookhill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in AL)
45-49%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James L Cowart Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookhill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James L Cowart Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookhill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Athens City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James L Cowart Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brookhill Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
18
Kindergarten Students
71
70
Grade 1 Students
79
81
Grade 2 Students
80
95
Grade 3 Students
83
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Brookhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James L Cowart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brookhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James L Cowart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brookhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
22%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James L Cowart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brookhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
42%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James L Cowart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brookhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James L Cowart Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brookhill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Athens City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of James L Cowart Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brookhill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James L Cowart Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brookhill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James L Cowart Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brookhill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Athens City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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