Serving 45 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cowgill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cowgill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cowgill Elementary School's student population of 45 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cowgill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cowgill Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
100%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cowgill Elementary School's ranking?
Cowgill Elementary School is ranked #870 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Cowgill Elementary School?
45 students attend Cowgill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cowgill Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cowgill Elementary School?
Cowgill Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cowgill Elementary School offer ?
Cowgill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cowgill Elementary School part of?
Cowgill Elementary School is part of Cowgill R-VI School District.
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