Very Good
#1922 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Cox (james H.) Elementary
Elementary School · Fountain Valley Elementary
17615 Los Jardines East, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Enrollment
621
Student-Teacher
24.8:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
621
Student-Teacher
24.8:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,922 of 9,539
In Fountain Valley
#8 of 14
public schools
In district
#7 of 10
Fountain Valley Elementary
Equity
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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Cox (james H.) Elementary
Elementary School in Fountain Valley · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Cox (james H.) Elementary
Cox (james H.) Elementary is a public elementary school in Fountain Valley, CA, part of Fountain Valley Elementary. Cox (james H.) Elementary serves approximately 621 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Cox (james H.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,922 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Cox (james H.) Elementary show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 8.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Cox (james H.) Elementary runs 24.8:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Cox (james H.) Elementary — Students at Cox (james H.) Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
30.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.
How Cox (james H.) Elementary Compares
See how Cox (james H.) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
17615 Los Jardines East, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cox (james H.) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. California Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Costa Mesa), which scores notably higher. Another option is Thomas Paine Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Garden Grove), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Fountain Valley, see our Fountain Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Masuda (Kazuo) Middle Fountain Valley | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| SLATER MONTESSORI ACADEMY Fountain Valley | 0.5 mi | — |
| Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary Fountain Valley | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| FOUNTAIN VALLEY MONTESSORI CENTER Fountain Valley | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Gisler (Robert) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Los Amigos High Fountain Valley | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Brood of Bees Costa Mesa | 1.3 mi | — |
| Valley Vista High Fountain Valley | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Fountain Valley High Fountain Valley | 1.3 mi | 8.6 |
| James Monroe Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| California Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.5 mi | 9.2 |
| Charles W. Tewinkle Middle Costa Mesa | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| MY FIRST MONTESSORI Huntington Beach | 1.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Thomas Paine Elementary Garden Grove | 1.8 mi | 8.9 |
| My First Montessori Huntington Beach | 1.8 mi | — |
| Calvary Chapel Private School Program Santa Ana | 1.6 mi | — |
| BETHEL BAPTIST SCHOOL Santa Ana | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Newhope Elementary Santa Ana | 1.9 mi | 7.3 |
| ST BARBARA SCHOOL Santa Ana | 2.0 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92708 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$111,797
Median Home Value
$1,018,600
Median Rent
$2,507/mo
Population
56,358
College Educated
44.9%
Homeownership
66.1%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
43.7
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|---|---|
| Almond Grove Elementary Oakley, CA | 7.8 |
| Andres and Maria Cardenas Elementary Van Nuys, CA | 7.8 |
| Bay Farm Alameda, CA | 7.8 |
| Ben Lomond Elementary Covina, CA | 7.8 |
| Bethany Elementary Mountain House, CA | 7.8 |
| Burbank (Luther) Elementary Artesia, CA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cox (james H.) Elementary
What grades does Cox (james H.) Elementary serve?
Cox (james H.) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cox (james H.) Elementary?
Cox (james H.) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cox (james H.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cox (james H.) Elementary is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cox (james H.) Elementary rank in CA?
Cox (james H.) Elementary ranks #1,922 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cox (james H.) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cox (james H.) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cox (james H.) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cox (james H.) Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cox (james H.) Elementary a charter school?
No, Cox (james H.) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cox (james H.) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cox (james H.) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cox (james H.) Elementary?
30.4% of students at Cox (james H.) Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 621
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 30.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (714) 378-4240
Resources & Links
District
Fountain Valley Elementary- District Enrollment
- 6,036
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,357
- District Rank
- #7 of 10
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