B−
James A. Cawood Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
279 Ball Park Rd, Harlan, KY 40831 · (606) 573-5029 · Part of Harlan County School District
Students
277
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
83%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about James A. Cawood Elementary
- Math proficiency 12 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 21.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency18%
State average 29.7%
Reading / language arts44%
State average 41.3%
Location
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279 Ball Park Rd, Harlan
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K19
Kindergarten31
Grade 129
Grade 235
Grade 322
Grade 422
Grade 529
Grade 634
Grade 723
Grade 833
Enrollment over time
353’20
319’21
307’22
283’23
277’24
Down 21.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 99%Black <1%Hispanic <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.