#423 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#7184 of 50,301 nationally
About Cowan El
Cowan El is a public elementary located in Austin, in the Austin ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 555 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 423rd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (73th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 555.
There are 234 schools in Austin; Cowan El ranks 57th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
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 El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cowan El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kocurek El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students · 1.2 km away
Boone El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students · 1.8 km away
Casey El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students · 2.2 km away
Bowie H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,876 students · 2.4 km away
Covington Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students · 2.7 km away
Paredes Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students · 3.2 km away
Cunningham El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 3.5 km away
Wayside Eden Park Academy
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
235 students · 3.7 km away
Williams El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students · 4.1 km away
Baranoff El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
810 students · 4.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cowan El a good school?
Cowan El has a Success Index (US) of 76.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #423 of 4,686 in Texas. 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 El rank in Texas?
Cowan El ranks #423 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #7184 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cowan El?
Cowan El had 555 students in 2025.
Is Cowan El a elementary school or a high school?
Cowan El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cowan El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cowan El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.