Cowan El
Austin, TX · Austin ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,181st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 73%▼ Declining
2817 KENTISH DR, Austin, TX 78748
(512)841-2700NCES ID 480894008940Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 235 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 546 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2000, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.8% | 46.9% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 43.1% | 39.6% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 6.2% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 5.7% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 4.5% | 1.5% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2000. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $413K in zip 78748 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.