- West Whitesburg Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Cowan Elementary School (882:1 vs. 322.9:1).
- West Whitesburg Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Cowan Elementary School (68 vs. 38).
- West Whitesburg Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Cowan Elementary School (185 vs. 162).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West Whitesburg Elementary School reported a higher chronically absent students than Cowan Elementary School (185 vs. 162).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
West Whitesburg Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Cowan Elementary School (68 vs. 38).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West Whitesburg Elementary School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Cowan Elementary School (2 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West Whitesburg Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Cowan Elementary School (882:1 vs. 322.9:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Cowan Elementary School
$20,652.16
West Whitesburg Elementary School
$20,652.16
Local revenue share
Cowan Elementary School
12.9%
West Whitesburg Elementary School
12.9%
State revenue share
Cowan Elementary School
70.8%
West Whitesburg Elementary School
70.8%
Federal revenue share
Cowan Elementary School
16.4%
West Whitesburg Elementary School
16.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Cowan Elementary School
57.4%
West Whitesburg Elementary School
57.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Letcher County
$40,501
Letcher County
$40,501
Poverty rate
Letcher County
26.8%
Letcher County
26.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Letcher County
13.7%
Letcher County
13.7%
Unemployment rate
Letcher County
6.2%
Letcher County
6.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.