Serving 307 students in grades 3-4, D T Cox Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
D T Cox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
D T Cox Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
D T Cox Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D T Cox Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
5%
Black
31%
47%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D T Cox Elementary School's ranking?
D T Cox Elementary School is ranked #87 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend D T Cox Elementary School?
307 students attend D T Cox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of D T Cox Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D T Cox Elementary School?
D T Cox Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does D T Cox Elementary School offer ?
D T Cox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is D T Cox Elementary School part of?
D T Cox Elementary School is part of Pontotoc City Schools School District.
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