Cowan Road Elementary School

www.spalding.k12.ga.us

557 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cowan Road Elementary School, located at 1233 Cowan Road in Griffin, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Griffin-Spalding County School System. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years. The campus emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, striving to prepare students for future success by balancing core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal and social growth.

The school is committed to the mission of the broader Griffin-Spalding County school district, which prioritizes student achievement, effective instruction, and school-family partnerships. By providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere, Cowan Road Elementary works to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Families and community members can find detailed information regarding district policies, school-specific news, and academic resources through the official district website at http://www.spalding.k12.ga.us.

557

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cowan Road Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	83
Black	328
Asian	9
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

Black
328 (58.9%)
White
115 (20.6%)
Hispanic
83 (14.9%)
Two or More
20 (3.6%)
Asian
9 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Griffin-Spalding County
Phone:	(770)229-3790
Website:	http://www.spalding.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	497
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 60

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 87