Cox David M ES

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

David M. Cox Elementary School, located in Henderson, Nevada, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Clark County School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a suburban setting, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive community environment for young learners. It serves the local Henderson neighborhood, emphasizing student development through standardized curricula and various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage elementary-age children.

The school environment at David M. Cox is characterized by its dedication to academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of its students. By partnering with parents and the surrounding community, the faculty strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares children for the transition to middle school. As with many schools in the Clark County district, the institution utilizes district-wide resources and assessment tools to ensure students meet state educational standards while maintaining an focus on individualized student progress.

512

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cox David M ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	170
Black	65
Asian	28
Two or More	61
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	8

White
174 (34.0 %)
Hispanic
170 (33.2 %)
Black
65 (12.7 %)
Two or More
61 (11.9 %)
Asian
28 (5.5 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.6 %)
American Indian
6 (1.2 %)

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:	No
District:	CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(702)799-5730
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cox David M ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cox David M ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	261	51%
Male	251	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)