Cowan El
Austin, TX · Austin ISD · Grades PK-5
1,181st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 73%▼ Declining
Cowan El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cowan El 1,181st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 73% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 82th in 2019 to 73th in 2025 — declining.
Cowan El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 235 students tested
Cowan El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 546 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.9% | 46.9% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 41.7% | 39.6% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 6.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 5.7% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 4.1% | 1.5% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Cowan El
Typical home value $413K in zip 78748 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cowan El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Kocurek ElAustin ISD · 0.7 mi away2,900th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 5Boone ElAustin ISD · 1.1 mi away2,436th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 41% - 7Casey ElAustin ISD · 1.4 mi away1,388th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 53% - 7Cunningham ElAustin ISD · 2.2 mi away1,423rd of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 51% - 6Wayside Eden Park AcademyWayside Schools · 2.3 mi away · charter1,965th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 45% - 3Williams ElAustin ISD · 2.6 mi away3,093rd of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 35% - 8Baranoff ElAustin ISD · 2.6 mi away888th of 4,406
ELA 70% · Math 56% - 10Kiker ElAustin ISD · 2.9 mi away344th of 4,406
ELA 80% · Math 69%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cowan El in?
Cowan El is part of the Austin ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Cowan El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cowan El 1,181st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Cowan El?
White 47%, Hispanic 40%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 6% (546 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cowan El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78748 is $413K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.