COWDEN ELEM.

cowden.spsk12.org

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

274

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COWDEN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	34
Black	21
Asian	24
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
174 (63.5 %)
Hispanic
34 (12.4 %)
Asian
24 (8.8 %)
Black
21 (7.7 %)
Two or More
20 (7.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-3500
Website:	http://cowden.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 20

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COWDEN ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COWDEN ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	142	51.8%
Male	132	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)