Serving 702 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Joshua Cowell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Joshua Cowell Elementary serves the eastern part of Manteca, CA, covering an area of approximately 7.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joshua Cowell Elementary School's student population of 702 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
702 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joshua Cowell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joshua Cowell Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#6236 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Joshua Cowell Elementary School's ranking?
Joshua Cowell Elementary School is ranked #6236 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joshua Cowell Elementary School often compared to?
Joshua Cowell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Haven Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joshua Cowell Elementary School?
702 students attend Joshua Cowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Joshua Cowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joshua Cowell Elementary School?
Joshua Cowell Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joshua Cowell Elementary School offer ?
Joshua Cowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Joshua Cowell Elementary School part of?
Joshua Cowell Elementary School is part of Manteca Unified School District.
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