Enrollment
459
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canyon Country, CA
Leona H. Cox Community Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Leona H. Cox Community Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063822006446
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leona H. Cox Community Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Canyon Country · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.6:1
- large classes for California
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Leona H. Cox Community Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leona H. Cox Community Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Canyon Country, CA.
School address
District: Sulphur Springs Union · California
NCES ID 063822006446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leona H. Cox Community Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary
Leona H. Cox Community Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Canyon Country, California, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.6:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 42% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,489 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #129, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Sulphur Springs Union spends $13,014 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Canyon Country's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pinetree Community Elementary (650 students): Leona H. Cox Community Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.6:1 vs 28.3:1).
Sulphur Springs Union also operates Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students) and Pinetree Community Elementary (650 students) alongside Leona H. Cox Community Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Leona H. Cox Community Elementary compares
Leona H. Cox Community Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.6:1 | ▲ 42% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30.6:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
White 15.9%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Leona H. Cox Community Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sulphur Springs Union, which includes Leona H. Cox Community Elementary.
$13,014
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 55.4%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Leona H. Cox Community Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Ranch Community | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinetree Community Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs Community Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Community Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Oak Community | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leona H. Cox Community Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Canyon Country
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pinetree Community Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Skyblue Mesa Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Mitchell Community Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Canyon Springs Community Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Leona H. Cox Community Elementary
How many students attend Leona H. Cox Community Elementary?
Leona H. Cox Community Elementary has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canyon Country, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary is 30.6:1, which is 42% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary?
51.3% of students at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leona H. Cox Community Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in Canyon Country, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leona H. Cox Community Elementary?
Leona H. Cox Community Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leona H. Cox Community Elementary rank among elementary schools in Canyon Country?
By Resource Investment Index, Leona H. Cox Community Elementary ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Canyon Country, 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 Canyon Country on the city page.
Is Leona H. Cox Community Elementary a good school?
Leona H. Cox Community Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sulphur Springs Union?
Besides Leona H. Cox Community Elementary, Sulphur Springs Union also operates Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students), Pinetree Community Elementary (650 students), and Sulphur Springs Community Elementary (586 students). See the Sulphur Springs Union district page for the complete list.
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