Overview

Cowan Elementary School, located in South Austin, opened in 1999 and serves approximately 600 students in Pre-K through fifth grade, including tuition-supported Pre-K for qualified families. The school is named after longtime educator Dennis E. Cowan, and nurtures and inspires children to achieve their personal best every day. Teachers and administrators are always open to meeting with families to address student needs. Cowan has an active PTA and offers convenient opportunities for families to be involved in their child's education.


La Escuela Primaria Cowan, ubicada en el sur de Austin, abrió en 1999 y sirve a aproximadamente 600 estudiantes de prekínder a quinto grado, incluyendo ayuda para pagar la matrícula de prekínder para las familias que cumplen con los requisitos. La escuela lleva el nombre de Dennis E. Cowan, quien fue educador por mucho tiempo, y educa e inspira a los niños a lograr su mejor desempeño personal todos los días. Los maestros y administradores siempre están dispuestos a reunirse con las familias para abordar las necesidades de los estudiantes. Cowan tiene una PTA activa y ofrece oportunidades convenientes para que las familias participen en la educación de sus hijos.

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This feeder pattern represents the path students take as they advance to high school. Each child's exact path is determined by his or her home address. To find out where your child will attend, click on the school finder below the feeder pattern.

Signature Programs

Student & Family Supports

Child Care During the Day

Performance | Demographics

2022 STAAR Percent at Approaches Grade Level or above

2022 Accountability

As required by Senate Bill 1365 (87th Texas Legislature), academic accountability ratings for 2022 were limited to A, B, C, and Not Rated.

Accountability Rating: A

Student Achievement: A

School Progress: A

Closing the Gaps: A

2022 Distinction Designations

Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps
Academic Achievement: Reading/ELA
Academic Achievement: Science

Source: Texas Education Agency

2023-24 Student Demographics