George Cox Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Gretna, LA Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large New Orleans-Metairie, LA SchoolScore™ B (74.1)
  • 402 Students
  • 29.8 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (504)394-5890 Phone
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George Cox Elementary School
Gretna, LA 70056
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (74.1)
402
Students
29.8
Teachers
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
(504)394-5890
Phone

George Cox Elementary School is a public school administered by the Jefferson Parish district in Gretna, LOUISIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 402 students enrolled; a 13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Louisiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
402.0
State avg: 457.0
▼ 12% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.47:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▼ 3% better
Free Lunch %
67.9%
State avg: 71.8%
▼ 5% better
School Details
School Name
George Cox Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
220084000591
State School ID
LA-026-026016
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2630 Belle Chasse Highway
City
Gretna
State
Louisiana
ZIP Code
70056
County
Jefferson Parish
Metro Area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2202
State Leg. Upper
22008
State Leg. Lower
22085
Latitude
29.88299
Longitude
-90.02478
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
402
Total Students
👩‍🏫
29.8
Teachers FTE
📐
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
29.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)29.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 273 67.9%
Not Applicable 222 55.2%
District Info
District Name
Jefferson Parish
LEAID
2200840
State LEA ID
LA-026
Phone
(504)349-7600
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Harvey
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$900,124K
Federal Revenue
$180,071K
State Revenue
$257,414K
Local Revenue
$462,639K
Total Expenditure
$805,385K
Instruction Exp.
$361,703K
Support Services
$323,099K
Other Current Exp.
$31,836K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of George Cox Elementary School

1
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Terrytown · Elementary
0.4 mi
2
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Terrytown · Elementary
0.6 mi
3
Livaudais Middle School
Terrytown · Middle
0.6 mi
4
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Gretna · Elementary
0.7 mi
5
Terrytown Elementary School
Terrytown · Elementary
1.6 mi
6
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Gretna · High
1.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about George Cox Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend George Cox Elementary School?
402 students are enrolled at George Cox Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does George Cox Elementary School have?
George Cox Elementary School has 29.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does George Cox Elementary School serve?
George Cox Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is George Cox Elementary School a charter school?
George Cox Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is George Cox Elementary School located in?
George Cox Elementary School is located in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area.
What school district does George Cox Elementary School belong to?
George Cox Elementary School is part of the Jefferson Parish school district.
How much does Jefferson Parish spend per student?
The Jefferson Parish district spends approximately $2,003,445,274 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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