COX (JAMES H.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cox (James H.) Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fountain Valley Elementary school district, located in Fountain Valley, CA with about 736 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Cox (James H.) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

James H. Cox Elementary School, located in the residential community of Fountain Valley, California, is a public school serving students in the Fountain Valley School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing rigorous instructional standards with programs that encourage social-emotional growth, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

The school benefits from a strong sense of community, characterized by active parent involvement and a collaborative relationship between staff and families. In addition to its core curriculum, Cox Elementary typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities designed to keep students engaged. By prioritizing a safe, inclusive campus culture and high expectations for student achievement, James H. Cox Elementary remains a staple of the local Fountain Valley educational landscape.

For more information, contact Cox (James H.) Elementary at (714) 378-4241 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17615 Los Jardines E.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5340
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COX (JAMES H.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fountain Valley, CA with about 736 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
736
Teachers:
26
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 736 students

Asian
43.2%
White
25.8%
Hispanic/Latino
20.8%
Two or more races
8.7%
Black or African American
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.