George Cox Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gretna, Louisiana 70056 · Jefferson Parish
#298 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#11997 of 50,301 nationally
About George Cox Elementary School
George Cox Elementary School is a public elementary located in Gretna, in the Jefferson Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 402 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 298th of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 402.
There are 10 schools in Gretna; George Cox Elementary School ranks 3rd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for George Cox Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near George Cox Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Terrytown · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
615 students · 719 m away
Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Terrytown · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,012 students · 933 m away
Livaudais Middle School
Terrytown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
743 students · 933 m away
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
777 students · 1.1 km away
Terrytown Elementary School
Terrytown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
611 students · 2.6 km away
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
Gretna · Public high · Grades 6–12
527 students · 2.8 km away
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students · 2.9 km away
Woodland West School
Harvey · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
631 students · 3.4 km away
Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
596 students · 3.6 km away
Dorothy Height Charter School
New Orleans · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
878 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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402 students
Summer Grove Elementary School
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
Riverside Elementary School
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
Mangham Elementary School
Mangham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
Grolee Elementary School
Opelousas · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
404 students
Village East Elementary School
Houma · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
400 students
Frequently asked questions
Is George Cox Elementary School a good school?
George Cox Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 69.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #298 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does George Cox Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
George Cox Elementary School ranks #298 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #11997 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George Cox Elementary School?
George Cox Elementary School had 402 students in 2025.
Is George Cox Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
George Cox Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George Cox Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George Cox Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.