KYPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Cowan Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Whitesburg, Kentucky|Letcher County
Whitesburg, KY 41858
School Profile
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
244
Student:Teacher
15.3:1
Locale
Rural
District
Letcher CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
77.9%
Phone
(606)633-7195School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40-44%
Math Proficiency
20-24%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.7:1
Better than average in KYDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,652
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 71%Local 13%
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
246
Current enrollment
Declining(-16% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Cowan Elementary School
Cowan Elementary School currently enrolls 244 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in KY.
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