The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students (09-10)
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
11%
Black
(09-10)1%
31%
White
(09-10)93%
54%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
48%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
18%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% NC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NC state average).
How many students attend Cowee Elementary School?
147 students attend Cowee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cowee Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Cowee Elementary School offer ?
Cowee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Cowee Elementary School part of?
Cowee Elementary School is part of Macon County Schools.
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