Cowles Elementary School, IA
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 8Pre-Kindergarten Offered
6401 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50324
(515) 242-7818
How Cowles Elementary School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score93
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Cowles Elementary School
393Students
100%Low-Income Students
22Teachers
18 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 49% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 10% | 17% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 9% | 15% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 9% | 15% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 8% | 15% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 8% | 16% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 9% | 16% | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 9% | 20% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 9% | 23% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 10% | 23% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 76% | 80% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 9% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 11% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Cowles Elementary School
87%Math Proficiency
91%Reading Proficiency
89%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 90% | 76% | 50% |
| Male | 90% | 74% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 80% | 73% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 87% | 72% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 87% | 72% | 48% |
| Grade 6 | 74% | 72% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 90% | 76% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 80% | 73% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 59% | 59% |
| Black | 50% | 47% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 78% | 54% |
| Other | 75% | 57% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 80% | 64% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 50% | 40% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Cowles Elementary School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IA | US |
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Location Map
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Colleges near Cowles Elementary School, IA
Mt Olive Lutheran School
1 miles, NE
St Theresa Catholic School
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Dowling Catholic High School
1 miles, SW
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1 miles, N