Cowden Elementary School
Cowden Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-6 | Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A
Cowden Elementary School is located in Cowden, IL and is one of 2 elementary schools in Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a. It is a public school that serves 167 students in grades PK-6.
Cowden Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cowden Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Cowden Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cowden Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Cowden Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cowden Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Cowden Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cowden Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Herrick Elementary School 3.8 miles |  |
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| Beecher City Grade School 4.1 miles |  |
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| Jefferson Middle School 9.9 miles |  |
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| Ramsey Elementary School 11.7 miles |  |
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| St Elmo Elementary School 13.3 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 167
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53%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Cowden Elementary School had 47% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
99%
Two or More Races
1%
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Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A District Spending
$9,744Per Pupil
The Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A spends $9,744 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 41% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Cowden Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3ATest Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
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