Cowan Elementary School
Regular School · Whitesburg, KY
Cowan Elementary School is a regular school school in Whitesburg, Kentucky, serving grades PK–08 with 246 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 238 | 97% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 246 | 114M / 132F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 20-24% | 31.2% | 128 |
| Reading Proficiency | 40-44% | 42.5% | 129 |
| Science Proficiency | 20-29% | — | 45 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 246 | 100% |
Contact & Location
3125 Highway 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
Phone: (606)633-7195
Other Schools in District
- Arlie Boggs Elementary School Elementary
- Letcher Elementary & Middle School Elementary
- Martha Jane Potter Elementary School Elementary
- West Whitesburg Elementary School Elementary
- Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr High
- Letcher County Central High School High
- Fleming Neon Middle School Middle
- Whitesburg Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 41858) → CensusDepth.com
- Kentucky population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Kentucky teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
210336000900
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD