James L Cowart Elementary School

Public K-3

1701 W Hobbs St
Athens, AL 35611-4699

(256) 233-6627

District: Athens City

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,048

Students who attend James L Cowart Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Athens Middle School
High:	Athens High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 332

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.2%

Hispanic:

24.1%

African American:

19.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James L Cowart Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details James L Cowart Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Athens City School District. Student population at James L Cowart Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.2%), Hispanic (24.1%), African American (19.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Athens City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James L Cowart Elementary School is 17.4. 3 elementary schools in the Athens City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare James L Cowart Elementary School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at James L Cowart Elementary School is $12,048. 2 elementary schools in the Athens City School District spend more per student.

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Rank History for James L Cowart Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at James L Cowart Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2005	51.26	355^th	688	48.4%
2006	50.18	367^th	689	46.7%
2007	54.58	350^th	698	49.9%
2008	40.90	472^nd	698	32.4%
2009	60.59	285^th	696	59.1%
2010	45.34	464^th	704	34.1%
2011	64.47	271^st	709	61.8%
2012	55.99	369^th	696	47.0%
2013	45.99	475^th	696	31.8%
2014	70.72	163^rd	695	76.5%
2015	74.73	146^th	691	78.9%
2016	49.73	346^th	691	49.9%
2017	29.31	501^st	688	27.2%
2018	58.88	292^nd	680	57.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at James L Cowart Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	32.52	194^th	280	30.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James L Cowart Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	28.13	444^th	567	21.7%
2018	53.18	321^st	651	50.7%

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Rank History for Female students at James L Cowart Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	32.57	462^nd	639	27.7%
2018	63.95	218^th	640	65.9%

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Rank History for Male students at James L Cowart Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	28.71	463^rd	639	27.5%
2018	55.69	300^th	650	53.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at James L Cowart Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	30.01	99^th	130	23.8%
2018	66.33	35^th	140	75.0%

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Rank History for White students at James L Cowart Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	22.34	317^th	369	14.1%
2018	62.53	175^th	508	65.6%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for James L Cowart Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	398	398
1989	276	119	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
1990	246	85	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1991	237	89	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1992	262	89	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
1993	249	97	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
1994	227	95	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	326
1995	220	98	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1996	220	98	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1997	215	87	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1998	239	59	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1999	194	81	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	4	300
2000	190	71	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
2001	184	73	1	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2002	162	81	1	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
2003	162	81	1	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
2004	153	101	3	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
2005	153	108	1	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2006	155	116	1	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2007	144	111	1	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2008	141	96	3	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2009	134	94	0	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
2010	148	81	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
2011	146	82	1	42	0	0	0	0	271
2012	171	67	2	49	0	0	0	0	289
2013	164	60	2	56	0	0	0	0	282
2014	160	55	2	60	0	0	5	0	282
2015	141	68	1	62	2	0	13	0	287
2016	124	62	1	67	1	0	19	0	274
2017	165	59	1	78	1	1	24	0	329
2018	189	63	3	79	0	1	36	0	371
2019	154	48	3	61	1	0	24	0	291
2020	150	48	0	74	1	0	25	0	298
2021	144	56	0	60	1	0	27	0	288
2022	159	43	10	78	0	0	30	0	320
2023	160	64	0	80	0	0	28	0	332

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James L Cowart Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	398	19.5	20.4	0
1989	398	20.0	19.9	n/a
1990	337	18.0	18.7	0
1991	330	20.0	16.5	n/a
1992	355	19.0	18.6	n/a
1993	350	20.0	17.5	n/a
1994	326	23.0	14.2	n/a
1995	322	21.8	14.8	n/a
1996	322	21.8	14.8	n/a
1997	316	19.9	15.9	29.7
1998	308	20.3	15.2	36.4
1999	300	22.0	13.6	40.9
2000	283	23.0	12.3	40.6
2001	281	24.0	11.7	37.7
2002	271	19.0	14.3	47.6
2003	271	19.0	14.3	47.6
2004	278	22.3	12.5	56.8
2005	289	24.7	11.7	55.4
2006	298	22.0	13.5	53.7
2007	290	24.0	12.1	58.3
2008	287	22.3	12.9	58.9
2009	274	20.1	13.5	60.2
2010	273	26.2	10.4	60.1
2011	271	26.2	10.3	64.9
2012	289	24.2	11.9	65.1
2013	282	23.0	12.2	69.1
2014	282	20.0	14.1	69.5
2015	287	17.0	16.8	76.7
2016	274	17.0	16.1	74.5
2017	329	19.0	17.3	65.7
2018	371	21.0	17.6	55
2019	291	18.0	16.1	51.5
2020	298	18.3	16.2	58.1
2021	288	19.3	14.8	68.8
2022	320	18.0	17.7	52.5
2023	332	19.0	17.4	67.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James L Cowart Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	398	19.5	20.4	0
1989	398	20.0	19.9	n/a
1990	337	18.0	18.7	0
1991	330	20.0	16.5	n/a
1992	355	19.0	18.6	n/a
1993	350	20.0	17.5	n/a
1994	326	23.0	14.2	n/a
1995	322	21.8	14.8	n/a
1996	322	21.8	14.8	n/a
1997	316	19.9	15.9	29.7
1998	308	20.3	15.2	36.4
1999	300	22.0	13.6	40.9
2000	283	23.0	12.3	40.6
2001	281	24.0	11.7	37.7
2002	271	19.0	14.3	47.6
2003	271	19.0	14.3	47.6
2004	278	22.3	12.5	56.8
2005	289	24.7	11.7	55.4
2006	298	22.0	13.5	53.7
2007	290	24.0	12.1	58.3
2008	287	22.3	12.9	58.9
2009	274	20.1	13.5	60.2
2010	273	26.2	10.4	60.1
2011	271	26.2	10.3	64.9
2012	289	24.2	11.9	65.1
2013	282	23.0	12.2	69.1
2014	282	20.0	14.1	69.5
2015	287	17.0	16.8	76.7
2016	274	17.0	16.1	74.5
2017	329	19.0	17.3	65.7
2018	371	21.0	17.6	55
2019	291	18.0	16.1	51.5
2020	298	18.3	16.2	58.1
2021	288	19.3	14.8	68.8
2022	320	18.0	17.7	52.5
2023	332	19.0	17.4	67.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James L Cowart Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,663 (13.8%)	$10,384 (86.2%)	$12,048

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James L Cowart Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (James L Cowart Elementary School)	60.5	25.7	34.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Athens City)	56.6	40.9	15.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	291	332	14.1%
African American	48	64	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	61	80	31.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	154	160	3.9%
Two or More Races	24	28	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.5%	67.2%	15.6%

Schools Near James L Cowart Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James L Cowart Elementary School	Public	K-3	1701 W Hobbs St	Athens	35611	Limestone County	Athens City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 233-6627	332	19	17.4	67.2%	160 (48.2%)	64 (19.3%)	80 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.4%)								(n/a)	26.5				55.6			$12,048	$1,663	$10,384
Athens Intermediate School	Public	4-5	1916 Us Hwy 72 W	Athens	35611	Limestone County	Athens City	No	No	No	No	(256) 230-2880	586	34	17.1	58.9%	305 (52.0%)	115 (19.6%)	122 (20.8%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.5%)	50.8	343^rd of 684 public elementary schools	49.9%		62.8	243^rd of 680 public elementary schools	64.3%	100		30.1	34.4	41.6		55.9	63.5	$8,556	$1,308	$7,248
Athens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	515 N Madison St	Athens	35611	Limestone County	Athens City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 233-6609	408	26	15.6	63.5%	145 (35.5%)	75 (18.4%)	157 (38.5%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.1%)								(n/a)	47.4				62.7			$11,217	$2,596	$8,621
Julian Newman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	601 S Clinton Street	Athens	35611	Limestone County	Athens City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 233-6630	371	22	17.2	43.4%	220 (59.3%)	36 (9.7%)	61 (16.4%)	23 (6.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.1%)								(n/a)	54.8				78.5			$12,072	$1,697	$10,374
Brookhill Elementary School	Public	K-3	320 Brookhill Dr	Athens	35611	Limestone County	Athens City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 233-6603	366	21	17.4	39.1%	234 (63.9%)	56 (15.3%)	51 (13.9%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.5%)								(n/a)	60.2				75.9			$12,330	$1,541	$10,789
Piney Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	20835 Elkton Rd	Athens	35614	Limestone County	Limestone County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 233-6674	203	13	15.1	75.4%	126 (62.1%)	10 (4.9%)	56 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.4%)	60.8	261^st of 684 public elementary schools	61.8%		70.1	184^th of 680 public elementary schools	72.9%	77	22.2	60.0	52.0	45.0	54.2	65.0	69.6	$14,230	$3,101	$11,113
Tanner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12067 Dowd Street	Tanner	35671	Limestone County	Limestone County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 998-5266	333	21	15.8	72.7%	128 (38.4%)	76 (22.8%)	109 (32.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	17	571^st of 684 public elementary schools	16.5%		23.1	526^th of 680 public elementary schools	22.6%	45	15.3	14.9	12.5	21.3	40.4	37.8	48.2	$9,885	$1,419	$8,451
Elkmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	25630 Evans Street	Elkmont	35620	Limestone County	Limestone County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 732-4291	376	25	15.1	63.0%	322 (85.6%)	10 (2.7%)	34 (9.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	54.8	312^th of 684 public elementary schools	54.4%		55.7	300^th of 680 public elementary schools	55.9%	12	49.2	37.7	45.5	37.7	59.3	45.3	68.2	$9,722	$827	$8,880
Blue Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16787 Hardy Road	Athens	35611	Limestone County	Limestone County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 729-4092	515	30	17.3	66.0%	372 (72.2%)	32 (6.2%)	81 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.4%)	63.4	237^th of 684 public elementary schools	65.4%		59.8	266^th of 680 public elementary schools	60.9%	29	55.6	56.3	45.2	36.6	57.8	53.5	73.2	$10,891	$2,149	$8,728
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21360 Hwy 251	Athens	35613	Limestone County	Limestone County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 233-6665	363	23	15.8	51.0%	278 (76.6%)	23 (6.3%)	47 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	74.5	160^th of 684 public elementary schools	76.6%		70.7	180^th of 680 public elementary schools	73.5%	20	49.1	46.3	45.1	63.4	68.4	73.2	72.6	$11,382	$1,586	$9,781

Frequently Asked Questions about James L Cowart Elementary School

What schools do graduates of James L Cowart Elementary School attend?

Students who attend James L Cowart Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Athens Middle School
High : Athens High School

What district is James L Cowart Elementary School in?

Athens City

How many students attend James L Cowart Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended James L Cowart Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of James L Cowart Elementary School?

Students at James L Cowart Elementary School are 48% White, 24% Hispanic, 19% African American, 8% Two or more races.

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