Joshua Cowell Elementary School

Joshua Cowell Elementary School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
740 Pestana Ave,  Manteca, CA
Manteca Unified School District
2.8
689 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bonnie Bennett
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
4.3%
State Average
9.9%
Math
3.1%
State Average
17.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
49.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19.2%
White
19.2%
Black
4.7%
Two or more races
4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/9/2025
My special needs child went to their program here and he has been accelerated between beginner to advanced ASD support classes even though he was not performing well at class. The teachers gaslit us into thinking our child was doing excellent until we tested him at home and found out they were just...
5.0 student
11/28/2015
I am a student who goes here and I like the experience. The teachers are kind and caring to my fellow piers and the principal is spectacular in running the school. Safety is the number one priority here and education is number 2, because safety always come first. It can be noisy from time to time, b...
5.0 parent
7/2/2015
I can't say enough wonderful. positive things about Joshua Cowell Elementary School. It is because of the leadership of our current Principal Bonnie Bennett that we have flourished over the past 5 years. With the knowledge, extreme leadership skills, caring, kindness, and professionalism that Bonnie...
2.0 parent
8/22/2013
My school is not the greatest. It needs improvements. I have two children who attend Joshua Cowell School.

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Joshua Cowell Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Manteca, CA and is served by the Manteca Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 689 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Joshua Cowell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calla High School, Manteca High School, East Union High School, and more. Learn more about what Manteca has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Joshua Cowell Elementary School.

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