COWAN EL

www.austinisd.org/schools/cowan

555 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.

555

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COWAN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	221
Black	10
Asian	30
Two or More	38
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
252 (45.4%)
Hispanic
221 (39.8%)
Two or More
38 (6.8%)
Asian
30 (5.4%)
Black
10 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 49

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COWAN EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COWAN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	281	50.6%
Male	274	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)