The Cougars Den serves 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Community Size
School Overview
The Cougars Den's student population of 35 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Mascot
Cougars
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Cougars Den is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Cougars Den?
35 students attend The Cougars Den.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of The Cougars Den students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Cougars Den?
The Cougars Den has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Cougars Den offer ?
The Cougars Den offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Cougars Den part of?
The Cougars Den is part of AGWSR Comm School District.
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