COWAN EL

www.austinisd.org/schools/cowan

544 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cowan Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in the Shady Hollow neighborhood of South Austin, operating within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic performance, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, inclusive campus culture. It is frequently recognized for its commitment to both rigorous curriculum standards and the social-emotional development of its students, making it a cornerstone of the surrounding residential community.

The school is particularly noted for its active parental involvement and a robust PTA that supports various enrichment programs, school events, and facility improvements. Beyond academics, Cowan Elementary offers a variety of extracurricular activities and fosters a welcoming environment that emphasizes community engagement. Its location in a family-oriented area of Austin, combined with its reputation for providing a nurturing and stable educational foundation, makes it a popular choice for families within the AISD boundaries.

544

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COWAN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	218
Black	11
Asian	34
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
248 (45.6 %)
Hispanic
218 (40.1 %)
Asian
34 (6.2 %)
Two or More
31 (5.7 %)
Black
11 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)841-2700
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/cowan
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 58

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COWAN EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	58
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COWAN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	260	47.8%
Male	284	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)