Cowden Street School serves 143 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
74%
30%
Black
10%
9%
White
16%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cowden Street School?
143 students attend Cowden Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Cowden Street School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cowden Street School?
Cowden Street School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cowden Street School offer ?
Cowden Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Cowden Street School part of?
Cowden Street School is part of Central Falls School District.
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