How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Athens Middle School | James L Cowart Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Athens, AL | Athens, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 935 | 332 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.2% | 61.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Athens Middle School | James L Cowart Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,353 | $15,353 |
| District | Athens City | Athens City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Athens Middle School | James L Cowart Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.8% | 36.4% |
| African American | 20.9% | 28.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.5% | 27.4% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 7.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Athens Middle School | James L Cowart Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 467.5:1 | 332:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.3% | 17.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 31 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.