Cox (James H.) Elementary School serves 649 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Math Proficiency: 72%
- Reading Proficiency: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cox (James H.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cox (James H.) Elementary School's student population of 649 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
649 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Cox (James H.) Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)72%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
41%
12%

Hispanic
24%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
23%
22%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
9%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cox (James H.) Elementary School often compared to?
Cox (James H.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Courreges (Roch) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Cox (James H.) Elementary School?
649 students attend Cox (James H.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Cox (James H.) Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cox (James H.) Elementary School?
Cox (James H.) Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cox (James H.) Elementary School offer ?
Cox (James H.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cox (James H.) Elementary School part of?
Cox (James H.) Elementary School is part of Fountain Valley Elementary School District.
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