Joshua Cowell Elementary

www.mantecausd.net

709 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Joshua Cowell Elementary, located in Manteca, California, is part of the Manteca Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, typically catering to children from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Manteca community, emphasizing the importance of parent and family involvement in the educational process. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Manteca Unified School District, Joshua Cowell Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded education that includes core academic subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. For families looking for specific information regarding school programs, academic calendars, or district policies, the official Manteca Unified School District website serves as the primary hub for updates and resources.

709

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joshua Cowell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	353
Black	33
Asian	136
Two or More	31
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	15

Hispanic
353 (49.8 %)
White
136 (19.2 %)
Asian
136 (19.2 %)
Black
33 (4.7 %)
Two or More
31 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (2.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)

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:	Manteca Unified
Phone:	(209)858-7310
Website:	http://www.mantecausd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 98

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joshua Cowell Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	73
Grade 6	70
Grade 7	68
Grade 8	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joshua Cowell Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	348	49.1%
Male	361	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)