George Cox Elementary School

2630 Belle Chasse Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
6/
10
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 34%). 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 Facts (2026)

  • 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

School Overview

George Cox Elementary School's student population of 438 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
438 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres

School Rankings

George Cox Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 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)
#605 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
34%
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35-39%
42%
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15-19%
27%
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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%
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Black
34%
41%
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White
11%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #605 out of 1,244 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 34% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (2026)

  • 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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