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James L Cowart Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Athens, Alabama|Athens City
Athens, AL 35611
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Upcoming Events
Jul
17
Fri
ACS Closed (Summer Office Hours)Holiday
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Jul
20
Mon
School Board MeetingEvent
School Board Meeting 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Jul
24
Fri
ACS Closed (Summer Office Hours)Holiday
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Jul
30
Thu
Flex Teacher Work DayStaff Day
Flex Teacher Work Day - students not in attendance
Jul
31
Fri
School Professional Learning DayStaff Day
School Professional Learning Day - students not in attendance
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School Profile
Grades
K–3
Enrollment
331
Student:Teacher
17.4:1
Locale
Town
District
Athens CityEcon. Disadvantaged
68.9%
Phone
(256)233-6627School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
50-54%
Math Proficiency
30-34%
Chronic Absenteeism
4.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
9 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1
Better than average in ALTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
308
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
26.63
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,561
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,880
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,578
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 9%State 47%Local 44%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$310,446
+0.4% 1yr+29.9% 5yr
Huntsville, AL metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
18.4%
Below 150% poverty line
4.2%
Unemployment rate
8.6%
Uninsured residents
12.5%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
712
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
677
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
304 (45%)
Speech/Language Impairment
124 (18%)
Autism
102 (15%)
Other Health Impairment
85 (13%)
Intellectual Disability
26 (4%)
Emotional Disturbance
7 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
332
Current enrollment
Growing(+11% 5yr)Coming Up
Fri, Jul 17, 2026
ACS Closed (Summer Office Hours)
HolidayMon, Jul 20, 2026
School Board Meeting
EventFri, Jul 24, 2026
ACS Closed (Summer Office Hours)
HolidayFrequently Asked Questions about James L Cowart Elementary School
James L Cowart Elementary School currently enrolls 331 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under Athens City in AL.
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