Cowan Elementary School

409 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cowan Elementary School, located in Muncie, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the Cowan Community School Corporation. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to support student growth. By emphasizing a strong academic foundation alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in both middle school and beyond, maintaining a focus on the specific needs of the local community.

In addition to its commitment to core curriculum standards, Cowan Elementary is recognized for its small-town atmosphere and dedication to personalized learning. The school encourages active parental involvement and community engagement, which helps create a safe and nurturing climate for students. With its location in the southern part of Muncie, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding area, prioritizing the social, emotional, and intellectual well-being of its students in a traditional, student-centered classroom setting.

409

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cowan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	15
Black	1
Two or More	26

White
367 (89.7%)
Two or More
26 (6.4%)
Hispanic
15 (3.7%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	Cowan Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)289-7129
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 69