Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

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Leona H. Cox Community Elementary is a public elementary school in Canyon Country, California, serving 425 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Sulphur Springs Union School District, which is ranked 529 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Leona H. Cox Community Elementary consistently performs above the district and state averages in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 44.64% to 66.1% in ELA and 37.5% to 56.36% in Math. The school's student population is diverse, with 45.9% Hispanic and 37.6% White students, and a high percentage (63.29%) of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.0% in 2020-2021 to 23.4% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend.

When compared to nearby schools, Leona H. Cox Community Elementary generally outperforms other schools in the Sulphur Springs Union district, but lags behind schools in the neighboring Saugus Union district, such as Rio Vista Elementary and Plum Canyon Elementary, which consistently score higher on state assessments. The Saugus Union district as a whole is also ranked higher (221 out of 1,568) than the Sulphur Springs Union district (529 out of 1,568).


Detail:

Public K-6

 18643 Oakmoor
       Canyon Country, CA  91351-2936


(661) 252-2100

District: Sulphur Springs Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
1765th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,914 Help


Students who attend Leona H. Cox Community Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sierra Vista Junior High
High:    Academy of the Canyons
    Canyon High

Student/teacher ratio:  28.3 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.9%
White:
15.5%
Asian:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Compare Details Leona H. Cox Community Elementary ranks better than 69.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Sulphur Springs Union School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.9%), White (15.5%), Asian (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary is 28.3. 7 elementary schools in the Sulphur Springs Union School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary is $9,914, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Sulphur Springs Union School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leona H. Cox Community Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Leona H. Cox Community Elementary 1765th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Leona H. Cox Community Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sulphur Springs Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Sulphur Springs Union 529th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.18 1792nd 4809 62.7%
2005 66.04 1507th 4822 68.7%
2006 63.26 1616th 4818 66.5%
2007 50.63 2295th 5113 55.1%
2008 48.66 2456th 5113 52.0%
2009 58.91 1979th 5193 61.9%
2010 52.48 2418th 5314 54.5%
2011 49.83 2610th 5377 51.5%
2012 44.12 2995th 5390 44.4%
2013 55.56 2379th 5530 57.0%
2015 61.70 1869th 5611 66.7%
2016 72.18 1432nd 5614 74.5%
2017 67.15 1696th 5692 70.2%
2018 65.42 1793rd 5662 68.3%
2019 61.86 1976th 5789 65.9%
2022 57.31 2161st 5883 63.3%
2023 57.76 2151st 5874 63.4%
2024 66.21 1765th 5862 69.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.61 1137th 3246 65.0%
2019 44.29 1533rd 3275 53.2%
2022 20.89 3156th 3311 4.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.23 725th 2420 70.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.87 924th 5084 81.8%
2019 72.31 1067th 5173 79.4%
2022 57.50 1827th 5264 65.3%
2023 59.21 1788th 5374 66.7%
2024 70.21 1257th 5511 77.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.47 1390th 5413 74.3%
2019 69.08 1544th 5492 71.9%
2022 45.51 2670th 5635 52.6%
2023 49.23 2452nd 5617 56.3%
2024 59.06 1994th 5605 64.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.38 2202nd 5431 59.5%
2019 52.79 2328th 5510 57.7%
2022 64.37 1756th 5663 69.0%
2023 63.81 1775th 5650 68.6%
2024 69.50 1528th 5636 72.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.39 1306th 4830 73.0%
2019 59.30 1728th 4963 65.2%
2022 54.08 1940th 5084 61.8%
2023 52.68 2076th 5098 59.3%
2024 71.58 1117th 5102 78.1%
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Rank History for White students at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.08 674th 2737 75.4%
2019 77.12 568th 2834 80.0%
2022 49.42 1480th 2726 45.7%
2023 70.80 775th 2662 70.9%
2024 47.40 1499th 2647 43.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 272 3 8 33 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1989 258 5 8 64 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1990 259 2 13 67 2 n/a n/a 0 343
1991 261 6 17 71 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1992 271 11 18 62 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1993 265 9 16 62 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 262 7 19 56 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1995 250 15 20 67 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1996 250 15 20 67 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1997 271 17 13 78 2 n/a n/a 0 381
1998 278 15 14 85 2 n/a n/a 0 394
1999 273 11 14 94 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2000 273 13 21 108 3 n/a n/a 0 418
2001 303 18 25 122 3 n/a n/a 0 471
2002 300 21 28 162 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2003 300 21 28 162 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2004 271 22 41 187 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2005 217 22 48 207 2 n/a n/a 1 497
2006 202 26 50 218 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 193 34 49 243 0 n/a n/a 1 520
2008 169 27 54 280 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2009 163 32 49 276 0 7 2 0 529
2010 157 44 43 299 1 9 15 0 568
2011 139 38 21 296 0 6 27 0 527
2012 129 27 26 293 0 7 22 0 504
2013 139 34 31 299 1 5 22 0 531
2014 145 38 24 308 3 1 12 0 531
2015 141 36 29 326 1 1 16 0 550
2016 133 36 35 299 2 1 15 0 521
2017 107 33 28 299 5 1 10 0 483
2018 98 30 26 297 1 0 11 0 463
2019 94 18 24 284 0 0 17 0 437
2020 77 21 32 269 1 0 21 0 421
2021 67 25 26 261 1 0 17 0 397
2022 60 21 31 270 0 0 16 0 398
2023 66 24 29 280 1 0 25 0 425

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 316 13.5 23.4 n/a
1989 335 12.5 26.8 n/a
1990 343 14.5 23.6 n/a
1991 355 12.5 28.4 n/a
1992 362 12.7 28.5 12.2
1993 352 14.5 24.3 17.6
1994 344 15.9 21.6 29.9
1995 352 15.3 23.0 25.6
1996 352 15.3 23.0 25.6
1997 381 18.3 20.8 19.7
1998 394 20.3 19.4 20.6
1999 394 21.3 18.5 24.6
2000 418 21.7 19.3 25.8
2001 471 22.7 20.7 19.7
2002 512 25.5 20.1 22.1
2003 512 25.5 20.1 22.1
2004 522 25.7 20.3 24.9
2005 497 26.6 18.7 28.4
2006 496 26.0 19.1 34.7
2007 520 24.3 21.4 32.6
2008 531 29.5 18.0 31.5
2009 529 27.0 16.7 45.4
2010 568 24.2 23.4 49.1
2011 527 n/a n/a 54.3
2012 504 21.0 24.0 51.8
2013 531 25.0 21.2 53.9
2014 531 22.0 24.0 55.7
2015 550 23.0 23.9 60.7
2016 521 23.0 22.6 57.6
2017 483 16.0 30.1 62.7
2018 463 19.0 24.3 68.5
2019 437 18.0 24.1 65.2
2020 421 n/a n/a 62.9
2021 397 14.2 27.8 65.5
2022 398 14.0 28.4 64.8
2023 425 15.0 28.3 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 316 13.5 23.4 n/a
1989 335 12.5 26.8 n/a
1990 343 14.5 23.6 n/a
1991 355 12.5 28.4 n/a
1992 362 12.7 28.5 12.2
1993 352 14.5 24.3 17.6
1994 344 15.9 21.6 29.9
1995 352 15.3 23.0 25.6
1996 352 15.3 23.0 25.6
1997 381 18.3 20.8 19.7
1998 394 20.3 19.4 20.6
1999 394 21.3 18.5 24.6
2000 418 21.7 19.3 25.8
2001 471 22.7 20.7 19.7
2002 512 25.5 20.1 22.1
2003 512 25.5 20.1 22.1
2004 522 25.7 20.3 24.9
2005 497 26.6 18.7 28.4
2006 496 26.0 19.1 34.7
2007 520 24.3 21.4 32.6
2008 531 29.5 18.0 31.5
2009 529 27.0 16.7 45.4
2010 568 24.2 23.4 49.1
2011 527 n/a n/a 54.3
2012 504 21.0 24.0 51.8
2013 531 25.0 21.2 53.9
2014 531 22.0 24.0 55.7
2015 550 23.0 23.9 60.7
2016 521 23.0 22.6 57.6
2017 483 16.0 30.1 62.7
2018 463 19.0 24.3 68.5
2019 437 18.0 24.1 65.2
2020 421 n/a n/a 62.9
2021 397 14.2 27.8 65.5
2022 398 14.0 28.4 64.8
2023 425 15.0 28.3 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201271.0%5.0%0.0%24.0%76.0%92.0%94.0%76.0%75.0%
201374.0%7.0%0.0%19.0%75.0%92.0%92.0%79.0%81.0%
201483.0%3.0%0.0%14.0%90.0%96.0%96.0%88.0%88.0%
201554.0%4.0%0.0%43.0%63.0%85.0%93.0%60.0%61.0%
201687.0%4.0%0.0%9.0%92.0%94.0%95.0%89.0%94.0%
201790.0%1.0%0.0%6.0%94.0%96.0%97.0%93.0%94.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202097.1%0.0%2.9%97.1%
202296.9%0.0%0.0%96.9%96.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,914

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leona H. Cox Community Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1976th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2151st of 5874 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Leona H. Cox Community Elementary)51.646.3
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sulphur Springs Union)60.547.1
 13.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leona H. Cox Community Elementary)48.453.6
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs Union)55.749.9
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Leona H. Cox Community Elementary)58.261.7
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sulphur Springs Union)58.250.2
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leona H. Cox Community Elementary)35.261.7
 26.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs Union)51.944.3
 7.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Leona H. Cox Community Elementary)62.740.7
 22%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sulphur Springs Union)62.252.3
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leona H. Cox Community Elementary)35.814.8
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs Union)45.530.2
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Leona H. Cox Community Elementary)38.820.4
 18.4%
   5th Grade Science (Sulphur Springs Union)39.532.5
 7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Leona H. Cox Community Elementary)63.554
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sulphur Springs Union)58.646.8
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Leona H. Cox Community Elementary)50.835.4
 15.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs Union)46.631.9
 14.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students437425
 2.7%
African American1824
 33.3%
American Indian01
Asian2429
 20.8%
Hispanic284280
 1.4%
Pacific Islander00
White9466
 29.8%
Two or More Races1725
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.2%63.3%
 1.9%


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Leona H. Cox Community Elementary ranks 1765th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Leona H. Cox Community Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sierra Vista Junior High
High : Academy of the Canyons
High : Canyon High

Students at Leona H. Cox Community Elementary are 66% Hispanic, 16% White, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended Leona H. Cox Community Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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