Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

Cowan Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 793 students

Last modified
Community Rating

4 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
No new ratings
2012:
Based on 3 ratings
2011:
Based on 4 ratings
2010:
Based on 2 ratings

Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

95 reviews of this school


Sort by:
Show reviews by:
Posted September 20, 2009

Our principal and many of its teachers have been with the school since it opened ten years ago. We earned a well-deserved 'examplary' rating this past year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2009

Cowan is exemplary! Great teachers, great student programs, great parents and of course great kids!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2009

The teachers seem to care about everyone and my daughter loves it!!! She went for Pre-K and is now in Kinder. We just leased another house nearby, and if we can, we will stay close by long enough for our daughter to attend through 5th grade and for our next child (due Feb 2010) to attend as well. It is great and seems to excel academically. We moved to South Austin with the intent of our daughter going to this school and not going to Kocurek. Thanks!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Administration, teachers, custodians, cafeteria personell, ALL employees at Cowan elementary are professional and care for my kids. Gives me comfort and security knowing they're in good hands at Cowan Elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

My three children go to Cowan Elementary. From the very beginning I have just been blown away at the incredible staff there. At every level, every year the teachers and administrators are the best in the industry. We are incredibly blessed to have such a wonderful school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

The teachers really care about the kids and do their best to help each one.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

I have three kids at Cowan and we have excellent teachers and administrators.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

The teachers really care about the kids and they have a great PTA supporting it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Cowan is the best school ever. It is excellent academically and it is also a wonderful community of kids, parents and teachers. I love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Coawn is a great school. The staff is extremely helpful and caring. They are supportative and really care about the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Teachers are nice, consistant,clean and constantly learning how to teach the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

We just moved from another state to Austin and my daughter has transfered to Cowan Elementary. The administrators were very polite and helpful for the enrollment. My daughter loves the school since the first day, she always happy when she back home. The teachers care their students a lot, keep very close communication with parents so that we can be aware about the child in the school. It is a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Great kids, great faculty that are committed to learning and working to the best, great administration that is so supportive, great parents that are willing to help to make our school the best!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 17, 2009

awesome staff and great PTA!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Cowan Elementary has the most amazing students, the most supportive parents, and the most caring teachers and staff! It is a wonderful school!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 17, 2009

Cowan makes every student feel special and it has an inviting library!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

The teachers make every student feel special.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

My son loves his new school. Cowan is a great school with many active parents, a first-rate principal and superb teachers. Awooo!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Principal and teachers are awesome. Great parental support. Curriculum and standards for teaching are set high. My kids love it there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

My son loves school. He is learning and wants to learn. Everyone is happy. There are lots of parents involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female88%
Male92%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female98%
Male90%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students92%
Female90%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian86%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education75%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 49% 34%
Hispanic 38% 48%
Black 7% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 25%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 10%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 39%N/A23%
21 or more years 29%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

2817 Kentish Dr
Austin, TX 78748
Phone: (512) 841-2700

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare
ADVERTISEMENT