- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fountain Valley, CA
Cox (James H.) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cox (James H.) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061422001623
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cox (James H.) Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Fountain Valley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cox (James H.) Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cox (James H.) Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Fountain Valley, CA.
School address
District: Fountain Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061422001623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Cox (James H.) Elementary held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 061422001623 · Fountain Valley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 25.3:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (768 students)
Cox (James H.) Elementary held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cox (James H.) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Masuda (Kazuo)
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle
768 students
- Fulton (Harry
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle
753 students
- Talbert (Samue
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
690 students
- Courreges (Roc
Courreges (Roch) Elementary
631 students
- This school
Cox (James H.) Elementary
607 students
- Newland (Willi
Newland (William T.) Elementary
531 students
What this shows Cox (James H.) Elementary reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cox (James H.) Elementary compares
Cox (James H.) Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
White 20.9%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Cox (James H.) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fountain Valley Elementary reports $14,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cox (James H.) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masuda (Kazuo) Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fulton (Harry C.) Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newland (William T.) Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cox (James H.) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Fountain Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ethan B. Allen Elementary
Standard public school
637 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Courreges (Roch) Elementary
Standard public school
631 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
James Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
555 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Gisler (Robert) Elementary
Standard public school
470 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~607 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cox (James H.) Elementary
How many students attend Cox (James H.) Elementary?
Cox (James H.) Elementary has 607 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fountain Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cox (James H.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cox (James H.) Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cox (James H.) Elementary?
28.0% of students at Cox (James H.) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cox (James H.) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cox (James H.) Elementary is Asian at 40.4% of enrollment, in Fountain Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cox (James H.) Elementary?
Cox (James H.) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cox (James H.) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fountain Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Cox (James H.) Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Fountain Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fountain Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Fountain Valley Elementary?
Besides Cox (James H.) Elementary, Fountain Valley Elementary also operates Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (768 students), Fulton (Harry C.) Middle (753 students), and Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle (690 students). See the Fountain Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.