Cowan Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Muncie, Indiana 47302 · Cowan Community School Corp
#495 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#22277 of 50,301 nationally
About Cowan Elementary School
Cowan Elementary School is a public elementary located in Muncie, in the Cowan Community School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 409 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 495th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 409.
There are 18 schools in Muncie; Cowan Elementary School ranks 5th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cowan Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cowan Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cowan High School
Muncie · Public high · Grades 7–12
318 students · 295 m away
Southside Middle School
Muncie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students · 6.6 km away
Grissom Elementary School
Muncie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students · 6.9 km away
South View Elementary School
Muncie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students · 7.8 km away
Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry
Muncie · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
201 students · 8.3 km away
Excel Center - Muncie
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
288 students · 9.5 km away
East Washington Academy
Muncie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 10.0 km away
Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn
Muncie · Public high · Grades 10–12
218 students · 10 km away
Burris Laboratory School
Muncie · Public other · Grades K–12
676 students · 10 km away
West View Elementary School
Muncie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
409 students
Central Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
Ohio County Elementary School
Rising Sun · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
Lakeview Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
408 students
Rio Grande Elementary School
Terre Haute · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Woodview Elementary School
Nappanee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cowan Elementary School a good school?
Cowan Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 54.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #495 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cowan Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Cowan Elementary School ranks #495 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #22277 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cowan Elementary School?
Cowan Elementary School had 409 students in 2025.
Is Cowan Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Cowan Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cowan Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cowan Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.