- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Leona H. Cox Community Elementary held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 063822006446 · Canyon Country, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 30.6:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Fair Oaks Ranch Community (866 students)
Leona H. Cox Community Elementary held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Leona H. Cox Community Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fair Oaks Ranc
Fair Oaks Ranch Community
866 students
- Pinetree Commu
Pinetree Community Elementary
650 students
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs Community Elementary
586 students
- Mitchell Commu
Mitchell Community Elementary
569 students
- Golden Oak Com
Golden Oak Community
533 students
- This school
Leona H. Cox Community Elementary
459 students
What this shows Leona H. Cox Community Elementary reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leona H. Cox Community Elementary compares
Leona H. Cox Community 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,214
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
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.
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
District finance for Sulphur Springs Union reports $15,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~459 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.