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James L Cowart Elementary School

1701 W Hobbs St
Athens, AL 35611
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-3, James L Cowart Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James L Cowart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James L Cowart Elementary School's student population of 332 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
332 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James L Cowart Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James L Cowart Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#779 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James L Cowart Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James L Cowart Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
24%
11%
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Black
19%
32%
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White
48%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James L Cowart Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of James L Cowart Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James L Cowart Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James L Cowart Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James L Cowart Elementary School's ranking?
James L Cowart Elementary School is ranked #779 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are James L Cowart Elementary School often compared to?
James L Cowart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhill Elementary School, Julian Newman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend James L Cowart Elementary School?
332 students attend James L Cowart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of James L Cowart Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James L Cowart Elementary School?
James L Cowart Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does James L Cowart Elementary School offer ?
James L Cowart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is James L Cowart Elementary School part of?
James L Cowart Elementary School is part of Athens City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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