Serving 607 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cox (James H.) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cox (James H.) Elementary serves the northeast part of Fountain Valley, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.1 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Cox (James H.) Elementary School's student population of 607 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
607 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cox (James H.) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1312 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
40%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cox (James H.) Elementary School's ranking?
Cox (James H.) Elementary School is ranked #1312 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cox (James H.) Elementary School often compared to?
Cox (James H.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gisler (Robert) Elementary School, Linda Vista Elementary School, Melinda Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cox (James H.) Elementary School?
607 students attend Cox (James H.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Cox (James H.) Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cox (James H.) Elementary School?
Cox (James H.) Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Cox (James H.) Elementary School located?
Cox (James H.) Elementary School is located in the Green Valley neighborhood of Fountain Valley, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Green Valley.
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