Nineteen multiracial students were enrolled at Cowan Road Elementary for the 2024-25 school year, the same count as the prior year, figures from the Georgia Department of Education indicate.
Overall, Cowan Road Elementary recorded a total enrollment of 480 students for 2024-25. Multiracial students accounted for 4% of the school population, ranking as the second-smallest demographic group.
The school operates within the Griffin-Spalding County School District, with the district office based in Griffin.
Out of the Griffin-Spalding County School District’s 18 schools, Griffin High School had the largest count of multiracial students for 2024-25, enrolling 72 students.
More than 1.7 million students enrolled in Georgia public schools, according to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Elementary schools had the largest share with 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by middle schools with 388,733 (22.7%), and high schools with 539,092 (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism remains a significant concern in Georgia’s schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more days of school in 2024, per the Georgia Department of Education. The state education department launched new statewide efforts such as a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted support for districts with high needs to help improve daily attendance.
In 2025, Georgia lawmakers approved changes to attendance laws that prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The legislation adds reporting rules and supports programs that help students earn diplomas through alternative means.
By 2026, the average student-to-teacher ratio in Georgia was around 14:1, beating the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 603 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011-12 | 567 | 34 | 6% |
| 2012-13 | 585 | 29 | 5% |
| 2013-14 | 596 | 35 | 6% |
| 2014-15 | 582 | 29 | 5% |
| 2015-16 | 586 | 17 | 3% |
| 2016-17 | 633 | 44 | 7% |
| 2017-18 | 576 | 40 | 7% |
| 2018-19 | 530 | 37 | 7% |
| 2019-20 | 505 | 30 | 6% |
| 2020-21 | 489 | 29 | 6% |
| 2021-22 | 494 | 19 | 4% |
| 2022-23 | 521 | 20 | 4% |
| 2023-24 | 487 | 19 | 4% |
| 2024-25 | 480 | 19 | 4% |
