COWAN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cowan Avenue Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 328 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Cowan Avenue Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cowan Avenue Elementary, located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement, which are central to its mission of preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is balanced to include core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity and physical fitness. By leveraging its location within the 90045 zip code, the school maintains close ties with the local community, ensuring that students have access to enrichment programs that enhance their educational experience. With a focus on the "Cowan Tigers" spirit, the school aims to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and rigorous atmosphere that helps every student reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Cowan Avenue Elementary at (310) 645-1973 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.