Athens Elementary School
Athens, AL
Grades PreK to 3 · 474 students
Public school
James L Cowart Elementary School
Athens, Alabama · Grades PreK to 3 · Athens City
Public school
About James L Cowart Elementary School
Located in Athens, Alabama, James L Cowart Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 3. It reported 332 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Athens. With about 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.6 students per teacher. Athens City runs 7 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a town within 10 miles of a larger urban area, in Limestone County. Within 5 miles there are 8 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.
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School facts
| Address | 1701 W Hobbs St, Athens, AL 35611 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (256) 233-6627 |
| School district | Athens City |
| Grades | PreK to 3 |
| Students (2024-25) | 332 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 20 |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Town, fringe, Limestone County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 010012001474). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Athens Intermediate SchoolPublic · Grades 4 to 5Athens · 0.8 miAthens Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 3Athens · 1.2 miJulian Newman Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 3Athens · 1.6 miBrookhill Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 3Athens · 2.3 miAthens Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Athens · 2.5 miAthens High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Athens · 2.5 miLimestone County Area Vocational TechnologyPublic · Grades 10 to 12Athens · 2.6 miAthens Bible SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Athens · 2.7 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 James L Cowart Elementary School serve?
James L Cowart Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 3.
How many students attend James L Cowart Elementary School?
James L Cowart Elementary School reported 332 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James L Cowart Elementary School?
About 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 332 students and 20 teachers in federal data.
Is James L Cowart Elementary School a public or charter school?
James L Cowart Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is James L Cowart Elementary School in?
James L Cowart Elementary School is part of Athens City. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/al/athens-city/
Where is James L Cowart Elementary School located?
James L Cowart Elementary School is at 1701 W Hobbs St, Athens, AL 35611. The phone number is (256) 233-6627.
How many other schools are near James L Cowart Elementary School?
There are 8 other schools within 5 miles of James L Cowart Elementary School in our directory.
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