- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Griffin, GA
Cowan Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cowan Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130252002194
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cowan Road Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Griffin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cowan Road Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cowan Road Elementary School ranks #10 of 11 schools in Griffin, GA.
School address
District: Griffin-Spalding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130252002194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Cowan Road Elementary School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 130252002194 · Griffin, GA Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 14.7:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Griffin High School (1,505 students)
Cowan Road Elementary School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cowan Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Griffin High S
Griffin High School
1,505 students
- Spalding High
Spalding High School
1,208 students
- Futral Road El 600
Futral Road Elementary School
600 students
- This school 557
Cowan Road Elementary School
557 students
- Rehoboth Road 543
Rehoboth Road Middle School
543 students
- Cowan Road Mid 530
Cowan Road Middle School
530 students
What this shows Cowan Road Elementary School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cowan Road Elementary School compares
Cowan Road Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,084
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.9%
White 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Cowan Road Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Griffin-Spalding County reports $14,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cowan Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spalding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Futral Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rehoboth Road Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cowan Road Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cowan Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Griffin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Futral Road Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Moreland Road Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Orrs Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Crescent Road Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Jordan Hill Road Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Atkinson Elementary School
Standard public school
366 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cowan Road Elementary School
How many students attend Cowan Road Elementary School?
Cowan Road Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Griffin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cowan Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cowan Road Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cowan Road Elementary School?
98.4% of students at Cowan Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cowan Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cowan Road Elementary School is African American at 58.9% of enrollment, in Griffin, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cowan Road Elementary School?
Cowan Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cowan Road Elementary School rank among schools in Griffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Cowan Road Elementary School ranks #10 of 11 schools in Griffin, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Griffin on the city page.
What other schools are in Griffin-Spalding County?
Besides Cowan Road Elementary School, Griffin-Spalding County also operates Griffin High School (1,505 students), Spalding High School (1,208 students), and Futral Road Elementary School (600 students). See the Griffin-Spalding County district page for the complete list.