COWAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cowan Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Franklin County school district, located in Cowan, TN with about 262 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 19 teachers, Cowan Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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, located at 501 East Cumberland Street in Cowan, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Franklin County School District. As a community-focused school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic development and the personal growth of its young learners. The school strives to foster a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Cowan community to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

Academically, Cowan Elementary focuses on building core literacy and numeracy skills while incorporating opportunities for student engagement through various classroom activities. By utilizing the resources provided through the Franklin County school system, the school works to prepare students for successful transitions into middle school. For parents and community members interested in the school's calendar, curriculum standards, and extracurricular programs, the school maintains an official web presence at http://cowan.fcstn.net, which serves as a central hub for district updates and school-specific announcements.

For more information, contact Cowan Elementary at (931) 967-7353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 East Cumberland ST
Cowan, TN 37318
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COWAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cowan, TN with about 262 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Franklin County
Total Students:
262
Teachers:
19
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 262 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COWAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.1%
Black or African American
6.1%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.