Enrollment
255
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A. W. Cox School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at A. W. Cox School
A. W. Cox School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Guilford, Connecticut, enrolling 255 students.
At 12.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 255 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Guilford's elementary schools, it stands alongside A. Baldwin Middle School (463 students): A. W. Cox School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.1:1 vs 11.3:1).
Guilford School District also operates Guilford High School (1,008 students) and E. C. Adams Middle School (478 students) alongside A. W. Cox School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A. W. Cox School compares
A. W. Cox School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Guilford School District, which includes A. W. Cox School.
$23,399
Per student
-2%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 14.9%
Federal 3.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is A. W. Cox School a good school?
A. W. Cox School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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