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%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 438 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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