Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School's student population of 387 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2833 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
19%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
56%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School is ranked #2833 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School often compared to?
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitney Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School?
387 students attend James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School?
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School offer ?
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School part of?
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary School is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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