Overview

Cowan Elementary School is a public school in Whitesburg, KY, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 9 schools in Letcher County School District.

School Rating

Cowan Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Kentucky with the same grade levels.
5/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School


Neighborhood

3125 Hwy 931 S
Whitesburg, KY 41858
School leader: Ms Vanessa Vanover
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Nearby Schools

  • 5 /10
    Whitesburg Middle School
    1.78 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • NA
    Cowan Head Start
    1.81 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Tlc Day Care
    1.89 miles
    Private; PK
  • 4 /10
    West Whitesburg Elementary School
    1.89 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    First Baptist Church Day Care
    1.93 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Tender Loving Care Day Care
    1.94 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Tender Loving Care Day Care
    1.94 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Letcher County Alternative Education Center
    2.41 miles
    Public district; 8-12
  • NA
    Appalachian Early Cdc
    2.42 miles
    Private; PK
  • 9 /10
    J.W. Adams Combined
    13.49 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • 8 /10
    Martha Jane Potter Elementary School
    7.12 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 7 /10
    Fleming Neon Elementary School
    9.88 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 6 /10
    Cumberland Elementary School
    11.23 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • 6 /10
    Carr Creek Elementary School
    11.82 miles
    Public district; K-8
  • 5 /10
    Whitesburg Middle School
    1.78 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 5 /10
    Letcher County Central High School
    3.39 miles
    Public district; 9-12 & Ungraded
  • 4 /10
    Letcher Elementary & Middle School
    6.62 miles
    Public district; K-8
  • 4 /10
    West Whitesburg Elementary School
    1.89 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5