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COWDEN ELEM.

PublicGrades -1–5
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri · SPRINGFIELD R-XII
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students273
Student:Teacher14.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch60%
Title INo
COWDEN ELEM.
Résumé de l'événementEnregistrementDemographiques PerformanceAttendance Le comportement La force de travail

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 325
273
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
60%+5.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

COWDEN ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri. The school enrolls 273 students. It is part of the SPRINGFIELD R-XII district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
273 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictSPRINGFIELD R-XII
County29077
CitySPRINGFIELD
ZIP65807
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID292886001789

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment273
White62.3%
Hispanic / Latino13.9%
Black / African American5.9%
Asian7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races9.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
62.3%
Hispanic
13.9%
Black
5.9%
Asian
7.0%
Two+
9.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %60%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)