- Enrollment
- 3,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sachse, TX
Cheri Cox El
Federal NCES profile for Cheri Cox El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484653010519
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cheri Cox El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Sachse · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cheri Cox El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cheri Cox El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Sachse, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Cheri Cox El held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 484653010519 · Sachse, TX Other · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 14.6:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie H S (3,189 students)
Cheri Cox El held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cheri Cox El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie H S
Wylie H S
3,189 students
- Wylie East H S
Wylie East H S
2,709 students
- Ab Harrison In 1,093
Ab Harrison Int
1,093 students
- Grady Burnett 1,064
Grady Burnett J H
1,064 students
- Raymond B Coop 1,019
Raymond B Cooper J H
1,019 students
- This school 670
Cheri Cox El
670 students
What this shows Cheri Cox El reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cheri Cox El compares
Cheri Cox El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
African American 14.0%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Cheri Cox El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wylie Isd reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cheri Cox El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wylie East H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ab Harrison Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grady Burnett J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond B Cooper J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cheri Cox El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,709
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cheri Cox El
How many students attend Cheri Cox El?
Cheri Cox El has 670 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sachse, TX. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheri Cox El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheri Cox El is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cheri Cox El?
29.2% of students at Cheri Cox El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cheri Cox El?
The largest demographic group at Cheri Cox El is White at 37.9% of enrollment, in Sachse, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cheri Cox El?
Cheri Cox El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cheri Cox El rank among schools in Sachse?
By Resource Investment Index, Cheri Cox El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Sachse, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sachse on the city page.
What other schools are in Wylie Isd?
Besides Cheri Cox El, Wylie Isd also operates Wylie H S (3,189 students), Wylie East H S (2,709 students), and Ab Harrison Int (1,093 students). See the Wylie Isd district page for the complete list.