Brenda Cowan Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lexington, Kentucky 40509 · Fayette County
#136 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#14235 of 50,301 nationally
About Brenda Cowan Elementary
Brenda Cowan Elementary is a public elementary located in Lexington, in the Fayette County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 586 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 136th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 586.
There are 62 schools in Lexington; Brenda Cowan Elementary ranks 22nd of 59 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
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 Brenda Cowan Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Brenda Cowan Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,125 students · 798 m away
Athens-Chilesburg Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
620 students · 2.0 km away
Garrett Morgan Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
746 students · 3.4 km away
Ridge Hospital Alt. Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1 students · 4.7 km away
Ridge Hospital Alt. High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 6–12
11 students · 4.7 km away
Squires Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 4.8 km away
Liberty Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
721 students · 5.6 km away
Tates Creek High School
Lexington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,723 students · 6.6 km away
Tates Creek Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
767 students · 6.8 km away
Tates Creek Elementary School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students · 6.9 km away
Similar schools
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585 students
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584 students
Mcferran Preparatory Academy
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584 students
Foster Heights Elementary School
Bardstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students
Harmony Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brenda Cowan Elementary a good school?
Brenda Cowan Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 65.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #136 of 707 in Kentucky. 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 Brenda Cowan Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Brenda Cowan Elementary ranks #136 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #14235 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Brenda Cowan Elementary?
Brenda Cowan Elementary had 586 students in 2025.
Is Brenda Cowan Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Brenda Cowan Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Brenda Cowan Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Brenda Cowan Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.