Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

425 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Leona H. Cox Community Elementary School is a public school located in Canyon Country, California, and is part of the Sulphur Springs Union School District. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. It aims to prepare children for future success by integrating core curriculum subjects with social-emotional learning, ensuring that students are well-rounded and equipped with the necessary skills for middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its strong sense of community, often prioritizing active parent involvement and collaboration between faculty, families, and local organizations. By promoting an inclusive atmosphere, Leona H. Cox strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population through varied instructional strategies and extracurricular activities. With a focus on cultivating a safe and nurturing campus culture, the school remains a cornerstone of the Canyon Country community, consistently working to inspire a lifelong love of learning in its students.

425

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leona H. Cox Community Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	280
Black	24
Asian	29
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Hispanic
280 (65.9 %)
White
66 (15.5 %)
Asian
29 (6.8 %)
Two or More
25 (5.9 %)
Black
24 (5.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sulphur Springs Union
Phone:	(661)252-2100
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 64