COWAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cowan Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cowan Community School Corp school district, located in Muncie, IN with about 441 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 28 teachers, Cowan Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Elementary School, located in Muncie, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the Cowan Community School Corporation. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to support student growth. By emphasizing a strong academic foundation alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in both middle school and beyond, maintaining a focus on the specific needs of the local community.

In addition to its commitment to core curriculum standards, Cowan Elementary is recognized for its small-town atmosphere and dedication to personalized learning. The school encourages active parental involvement and community engagement, which helps create a safe and nurturing climate for students. With its location in the southern part of Muncie, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding area, prioritizing the social, emotional, and intellectual well-being of its students in a traditional, student-centered classroom setting.

For more information, contact Cowan Elementary School at (765) 289-7129 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 W CR 600 S
Muncie, IN 47302-9419
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COWAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Muncie, IN with about 441 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
441
Teachers:
28.05
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 441 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COWAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.3%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.