George Cox Elementary School

2630 Belle Chasse Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Cox Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George Cox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

George Cox Elementary School's student population of 438 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

George Cox Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Cox Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#577 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of George Cox Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Cox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Cox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of George Cox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
51%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George Cox Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George Cox Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in George Cox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in George Cox Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of George Cox Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George Cox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Cox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Cox Elementary School's ranking?
George Cox Elementary School is ranked #577 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are George Cox Elementary School often compared to?
George Cox Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend George Cox Elementary School?
438 students attend George Cox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of George Cox Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Cox Elementary School?
George Cox Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Cox Elementary School offer ?
George Cox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George Cox Elementary School part of?
George Cox Elementary School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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