Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr
Whitesburg, KY
Grades 8 to 12 · 2 students
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Cowan Elementary School
Whitesburg, Kentucky · Grades PreK to 8 · Letcher County
Public school
About Cowan Elementary School
Cowan Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Enrollment was 246 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 16.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.7 students per teacher. There are 6 other schools within 5 miles. Letcher County runs 9 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a remote rural area more than 25 miles from an urban area, in Letcher County.
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School facts
| Address | 3125 Hwy 931 S, Whitesburg, KY 41858 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (606) 633-7195 |
| School district | Letcher County |
| Grades | PreK to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 246 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 16.7 |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, remote, Letcher County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 210336000900). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Whitesburg Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Whitesburg · 1.8 miWest Whitesburg Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Whitesburg · 1.8 miLetcher County Alternative Education CtrPublic · Grades 8 to 12Whitesburg · 2.4 miLetcher County Central High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Whitesburg · 3.4 miLetcher County Area Technology CenterPublic · Grades 8 to 12Whitesburg · 3.5 miArlie Boggs Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Eolia, KY · 3.7 miLetcher Elementary & Middle SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Blackey, KY · 6.6 miMartha Jane Potter Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Whitesburg · 7.1 mi
The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Cowan Elementary School serve?
Cowan Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 8.
How many students attend Cowan Elementary School?
Cowan Elementary School reported 246 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cowan Elementary School?
About 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 246 students and 16.7 teachers in federal data.
Is Cowan Elementary School a public or charter school?
Cowan Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Cowan Elementary School in?
Cowan Elementary School is part of Letcher County. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ky/letcher-county/
Where is Cowan Elementary School located?
Cowan Elementary School is at 3125 Hwy 931 S, Whitesburg, KY 41858. The phone number is (606) 633-7195.
How many other schools are near Cowan Elementary School?
There are 6 other schools within 5 miles of Cowan Elementary School in our directory.
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