George Cox Elementary School
Tel:
(504)394-5890
- George Cox Elementary School serves 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
George Cox Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- George Cox Elementary School's student population of 387 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 387 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George Cox Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Cox Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #594 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 6% |
| Black | 50% | 44% |
| White | 10% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George Cox Elementary School is Helen Cox High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jefferson Rise Charter School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gretna Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 589 students
0.4 miles
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)393-8732 0.4 PK-5 589 - Gretna Jefferson Rise Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-7 | 242 students
0.5 miles
501 Lapalco Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)410-5905 0.5 6-7 242 - Gretna Livaudais Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 698 students
0.5 miles
925 Lamar Avenue
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)393-7544 0.5 6-8 698 - Gretna Paul J. Solis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 755 students
0.7 miles
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)392-7867 0.7 PK-5 755 - Gretna Terrytown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 546 students
1.5 miles
550 East Forest Lawn Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)376-8928 1.5 PK-5 546
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