George Cox Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 427 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 597th out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2630 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, LA 70056
- Principal or Admin: Scott S Steckler
- Fax: (504) 392-3115
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jefferson Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,434
- Graduation Rate: 54.9%
- Dropout Rate: 9.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.1
- Enrolled Students: 44,713
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 427
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 219 (51.3%)
- Females: 208 (48.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 43 (10.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 359 (84.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 402 (94.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 253 | 59.3% |
| Asian | 14 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 16.6% |
| White | 89 | 20.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 40 | 9.4% |
| Kindergarten | 55 | 12.9% |
| 1st Grade | 52 | 12.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 76 | 17.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 62 | 14.5% |
| 4th Grade | 89 | 20.8% |
| 5th Grade | 53 | 12.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 90%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:10%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $41,242
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,501 | 50% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,982 | 50% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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