James L Cowart Elementary School

332 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

James L. Cowart Elementary School, located in Athens, Alabama, is a dedicated educational institution serving students in the Athens City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where academic excellence and character development are prioritized. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum and modern instructional practices, Cowart Elementary strives to prepare its young students for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming culture for both students and families. As part of the Athens City Schools system, Cowart Elementary benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere, encouraging active participation from parents and local stakeholders. With a clear mission to "challenge, inspire, and prepare" its student body, the school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to ensure that every child has the tools needed to thrive throughout their formative elementary years.

332

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James L Cowart Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	80
Black	64
Two or More	28

White
160 (48.2 %)
Hispanic
80 (24.1 %)
Black
64 (19.3 %)
Two or More
28 (8.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Athens City
Phone:	(256)233-6627
Website:	http://www.acs-k12.org/CES
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 72