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Cowan Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Whitesburg, Kentucky|Letcher County
Whitesburg, KY 41858
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Upcoming Events
Aug
24
Mon
Board of Education Regular MeetingEvent
School Highlighted: Whitesburg Middle
Aug
24
Mon
Board of Education Regular MeetingEvent
School Highlighted: Whitesburg Middle
Sep
28
Mon
Board of Education Regular MeetingEvent
School Highlighted: West Whitesburg Elementary
Sep
28
Mon
Board of Education Regular MeetingEvent
School Highlighted: West Whitesburg Elementary
Oct
26
Mon
Board of Education Regular MeetingEvent
School Highlighted: Letcher Elementary and Middle
Oct
26
Mon
Board of Education Regular MeetingEvent
School Highlighted: Letcher Elementary and Middle
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School Profile
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
244
Student:Teacher
15.3:1
Locale
Rural
District
Letcher CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
77.9%
Phone
(606)633-7195School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40-44%
Math Proficiency
20-24%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
38 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.7:1
Better than average in KYTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
264
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
21.1
91% fully certified
Counselors
0.69999999
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,652
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$9,820
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$23,013
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 71%Local 13%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
41.7%
Below 150% poverty line
7.4%
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Uninsured residents
21.0%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
601
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
556
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
169 (30%)
Intellectual Disability
104 (19%)
Specific Learning Disability
95 (17%)
Autism
65 (12%)
Other Health Impairment
53 (10%)
Emotional Disturbance
20 (4%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
246
Current enrollment
Declining(-16% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Board of Education Regular Meeting
EventMon, Aug 24, 2026
Board of Education Regular Meeting
EventMon, Sep 28, 2026
Board of Education Regular Meeting
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Meeting School Highlighted: West Whitesburg Elementary |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Meeting School Highlighted: West Whitesburg Elementary |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Meeting School Highlighted: Letcher Elementary and Middle |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Meeting School Highlighted: Letcher Elementary and Middle |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Meeting School Highlighted: Martha Jane Potter Elementary |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Meeting School Highlighted: Martha Jane Potter Elementary |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Meeting School Highlighted: None |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | Board of Education Regular Meeting School Highlighted: None |
Showing 8 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Cowan Elementary School
Cowan Elementary School currently enrolls 244 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in KY.
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