- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Guilford, CT
A. W. Cox School
Federal NCES profile for A. W. Cox School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090180000329
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A. W. Cox School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Guilford · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
A. W. Cox School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A. W. Cox School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Guilford, CT.
School address
District: Guilford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090180000329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
A. W. Cox School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 090180000329 · Guilford, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 12.1:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (1,008 students)
A. W. Cox School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
A. W. Cox School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guilford High
Guilford High School
1,008 students
- E. C. Adams Mi
E. C. Adams Middle School
478 students
- A. Baldwin Mid
A. Baldwin Middle School
463 students
- Guilford Lakes 369
Guilford Lakes School
369 students
- Melissa Jones 265
Melissa Jones School
265 students
- This school 255
A. W. Cox School
255 students
What this shows A. W. Cox School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How A. W. Cox School compares
A. W. Cox School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 66% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,109
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.1%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, A. W. Cox School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Guilford School District reports $24,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A. W. Cox School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. C. Adams Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A. Baldwin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guilford Lakes School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melissa Jones School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A. W. Cox School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Guilford
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about A. W. Cox School
How many students attend A. W. Cox School?
A. W. Cox School has 255 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Guilford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. W. Cox School?
The student-teacher ratio at A. W. Cox School is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A. W. Cox School?
12.2% of students at A. W. Cox School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A. W. Cox School?
The largest demographic group at A. W. Cox School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Guilford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A. W. Cox School?
A. W. Cox School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A. W. Cox School rank among elementary schools in Guilford?
By Resource Investment Index, A. W. Cox School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Guilford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Guilford on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford School District?
Besides A. W. Cox School, Guilford School District also operates Guilford High School (1,008 students), E. C. Adams Middle School (478 students), and A. Baldwin Middle School (463 students). See the Guilford School District district page for the complete list.