James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Sacramento, CA Grades KG–06 Suburb: Large Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA SchoolScore™ F (47.3)
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James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary
Sacramento, CA 95821
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ F (47.3)
406
Students
16.0
Teachers
25.4:1
Student:Teacher
(916)979-8240
Phone
http://www.sanjuan.edu/cowan
Website

James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary is a public school administered by the San Juan Unified district in Sacramento, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 406 students enrolled; a 25.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California Elementary School Average
Enrollment
406.0
State avg: 467.0
▼ 13% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
25.38:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▲ 14% worse
Free Lunch %
48.3%
State avg: 63.8%
▼ 24% better
School Details
School Name
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary
NCESSCH ID
063462005766
State School ID
CA-3467447-6034458
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3350 Becerra Way
City
Sacramento
State
California
ZIP Code
95821
County
Sacramento County
Metro Area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0606
State Leg. Upper
06006
State Leg. Lower
06006
Latitude
38.62643
Longitude
-121.37297
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
406
Total Students
👩‍🏫
16.0
Teachers FTE
📐
25.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
16.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)16.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 196 48.3%
Not Applicable 133 32.8%
District Info
District Name
San Juan Unified
LEAID
0634620
State LEA ID
CA-3467447
Phone
(916)971-7700
Website
http://www.sanjuan.edu
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Carmichael
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$908,554K
Federal Revenue
$106,437K
State Revenue
$524,638K
Local Revenue
$277,479K
Total Expenditure
$790,570K
Instruction Exp.
$369,565K
Support Services
$226,538K
Other Current Exp.
$22,447K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary

1
Whitney Avenue Elementary
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0.4 mi
2
Mira Loma High
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0.5 mi
3
Arcade Middle
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0.6 mi
4
Del Paso Manor Elementary
Sacramento · Elementary
0.9 mi
5
Pasadena Avenue Elementary
Sacramento · Elementary
0.9 mi
6
Mission Avenue Open Elementary
Carmichael · Elementary
1.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary?
406 students are enrolled at James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary have?
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary has 16.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.4:1.
What grades does James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary serve?
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary serves grades KG through 06.
Is James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary a charter school?
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary located in?
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary is located in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary belong to?
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary is part of the San Juan Unified school district.
How much does San Juan Unified spend per student?
The San Juan Unified district spends approximately $1,947,216,749 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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