Cowden Elementary School serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Cowden Elementary School?
149 students attend Cowden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cowden Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cowden Elementary School?
Cowden Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cowden Elementary School offer ?
Cowden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cowden Elementary School part of?
Cowden Elementary School is part of Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3a.
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