What grades does George Cox Elementary School serve?

George Cox Elementary School is a Primary school serving students in Gretna, LA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is George Cox Elementary School located?

George Cox Elementary School is located at Gretna, LA in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Cox Elementary School?

George Cox Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1.

What schools are in Gretna, LA?

Gretna, LA is served by the local school district. George Cox Elementary School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

LAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

George Cox Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Gretna, Louisiana|Jefferson Parish

Gretna, LA 70056

School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

438

Student:Teacher

18.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Jefferson Parish

Econ. Disadvantaged

57.3%

Phone

(504)394-5890

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

20-24%

Math Proficiency

15-19%

Chronic Absenteeism

6.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

2 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.4:1

Near average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

302

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

80% fully certified

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.5

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,155

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,144

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,779

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 29%Local 51%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$254,906

+1.4% 1yr-1.8% 5yr

New Orleans, LA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.5%

Below 150% poverty line

6.1%

Unemployment rate

10.5%

Uninsured residents

13.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

6,174

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,282

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,270 (24%)

Other Health Impairment

1,041 (20%)

Autism

1,018 (19%)

Speech/Language Impairment

735 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

493 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

102 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

402

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about George Cox Elementary School

Enrollment at George Cox Elementary School stands at 438 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.

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