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James A. Cawood Elementary

279 Ball Park Rd, Harlan, KY 40831, United States

+1 (606) 573-5029

3.8

Overall Rating

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James A. Cawood Elementary Overview

About This School

James A. Cawood Elementary is a public middle in Harlan, Kentucky, serving 277 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 45% in ELA and 31% in math. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 25 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $52,140. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The demographic makeup is 99% White and 1% Black.

277

Total Students

PK-8

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

25 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts45%

Mathematics31%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Harlan County

Students per Counselor

277:1

James A. Cawood Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

45%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 55%State Avg: 44%

31%

Mathematics

City Avg: 38%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 37.8:1

State Avg: 15.4:1

277

Students per Counselor

James A. Cawood Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$52,140

City Avg: $52,026

State Avg: $59,135

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor277:1

James A. Cawood Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

51.62%

Male

48.38%

Female

Total Enrollment: 277 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White98.56%

Hispanic0.36%

Asian0%

Black0.72%

Two or More Races0.36%

Native American0%

James A. Cawood Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About James A. Cawood Elementary

Q: What is James A. Cawood Elementary?

A: James A. Cawood Elementary is a middle public located in Harlan.

Q: How many students attend James A. Cawood Elementary?

A: James A. Cawood Elementary has approximately 277 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at James A. Cawood Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at James A. Cawood Elementary is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about James A. Cawood Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About James A. Cawood Elementary - Harlan, KY

Quick Facts about James A. Cawood Elementary
School Name	James A. Cawood Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	279 Ball Park Rd, Harlan, KY 40831, Harlan, KY
County	Harlan County
Phone	+1 (606) 573-5029
Total Students	277
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	25
Rating	3.8/10
ELA Proficiency	45%
Math Proficiency	31%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James A. Cawood Elementary

What is James A. Cawood Elementary?

James A. Cawood Elementary is a middle public located in Harlan.

How many students attend James A. Cawood Elementary?

James A. Cawood Elementary has approximately 277 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James A. Cawood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at James A. Cawood Elementary is 10:1.

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