COWDEN ELEM.
COWDEN ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SPRINGFIELD R-XII school district, located in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 310 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 21 teachers, COWDEN ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Cowden Elementary School is a public school located in Springfield, Missouri, serving as part of the Springfield Public Schools district. Situated in the southern part of the city, the school is committed to providing a supportive academic environment for students in the elementary grades. It focuses on fostering foundational learning, personal growth, and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for future success as they transition to middle school.
The school places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming culture for both students and families. By utilizing resources from the Springfield Public Schools district, Cowden Elementary offers a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. Through collaboration between dedicated staff, parents, and the local community, the school aims to cultivate a positive educational experience that encourages both intellectual development and social-emotional well-being.
For more information, contact COWDEN ELEM. at (417) 523-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807-3601
(417) 523-3500
http://cowden.spsk12.org
COWDEN ELEM. is a public Title I school in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 310 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SPRINGFIELD R-XII
- Total Students:
- 310
- Teachers:
- 21.18
- 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 school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 310 students
- White
- 68.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.0%
- Black or African American
- 9.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 3.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.