- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gretna, LA
George Cox Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Cox Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220084000591
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Cox Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Gretna · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
George Cox Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Cox Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Gretna, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
George Cox Elementary School grew from 417 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 220084000591 · Gretna, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 19.1:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
George Cox Elementary School grew from 417 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
George Cox Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school 402
George Cox Elementary School
402 students
What this shows George Cox Elementary School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Cox Elementary School compares
George Cox Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▼ 1% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
African American 31.6%
White 11.7%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, George Cox Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Cox Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Cox Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Gretna
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Young Audiences Charter School
Standard public school
1,077 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Standard public school
777 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Standard public school
764 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
Standard public school
671 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Standard public school
527 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Ruppel Academie Francaise
Standard public school
362 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Cox Elementary School
How many students attend George Cox Elementary School?
George Cox Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gretna, LA. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Cox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Cox Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Cox Elementary School?
61.9% of students at George Cox Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Cox Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Cox Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Gretna, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Cox Elementary School?
George Cox Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 George Cox Elementary School rank among schools in Gretna?
By Resource Investment Index, George Cox Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Gretna, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gretna on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides George Cox Elementary School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.