Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cowan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cowan Elementary School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
It's a great day to be Blackhawk!
School Rankings
Cowan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cowan Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1051 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Hispanic
4%
15%
White
90%
62%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blackhawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cowan Elementary School's ranking?
Cowan Elementary School is ranked #1051 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Cowan Elementary School often compared to?
Cowan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burris Laboratory School, Albany Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Cowan Elementary School?
409 students attend Cowan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cowan Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cowan Elementary School?
Cowan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cowan Elementary School offer ?
Cowan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cowan Elementary School part of?
Cowan Elementary School is part of Cowan Community School Corp School District.
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