Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cowden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cowden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cowden Elementary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Cowden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cowden Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1222 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
7%
15%
White
65%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cowden Elementary School's ranking?
Cowden Elementary School is ranked #1222 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cowden Elementary School often compared to?
Cowden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holland Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Cowden Elementary School?
269 students attend Cowden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cowden Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cowden Elementary School?
Cowden Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cowden Elementary School offer ?
Cowden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cowden Elementary School part of?
Cowden Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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