James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary
Sacramento, CA · San Juan Unified · Grades K-6
2,673rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▼ Declining
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary 2,673rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2015 to 53th in 2025 — declining.
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 215 students tested
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 406 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.6% | 52.5% | ▼ 24.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.5% | 20.2% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 10.1% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Asian | 5.8% | 7.9% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.7% | 7.4% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary
Typical home value $501K in zip 95821 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Whitney Avenue ElementarySan Juan Unified · 0.5 mi away5,528th of 5,659
ELA 15% · Math 11% - 5Del Paso Manor ElementarySan Juan Unified · 0.9 mi away3,200th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 36% - 2Pasadena Avenue ElementarySan Juan Unified · 1 mi away4,773rd of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 17% - 5Mission Avenue Open ElementarySan Juan Unified · 1.1 mi away3,135th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 35% - –New Pacific Charter - Arden ArcadeSan Juan Unified · 1.4 mi away · charter
- 1Cottage ElementarySan Juan Unified · 1.7 mi away5,488th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 8% - 6California Montessori Project-San Juan CampusesSan Juan Unified · 1.9 mi away · charter2,525th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 1Oakdale TK-8Twin Rivers Unified · 1.9 mi away5,400th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary in?
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary is part of the San Juan Unified district in Sacramento, California.
Is James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary 2,673rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary?
White 53%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 8% (406 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95821 is $501K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.