- Enrollment
- 1,932
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moultrie, GA
Cox Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cox Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130138000598
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cox Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Moultrie · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cox Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cox Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Moultrie, GA.
School address
District: Colquitt County · Georgia
NCES ID 130138000598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Cox Elementary School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130138000598 · Moultrie, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 11.7:1 · 97.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Colquitt County High School (1,932 students)
Cox Elementary School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cox Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colquitt Count
Colquitt County High School
1,932 students
- Ca Gray Junior
Ca Gray Junior High School
1,389 students
- Willie J. Will
Willie J. Williams Middle School
1,285 students
- Sunset Element 614
Sunset Elementary School
614 students
- Norman Park El 581
Norman Park Elementary School
581 students
- This school 466
Cox Elementary School
466 students
What this shows Cox Elementary School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cox Elementary School compares
Cox Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Georgia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,660
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 7.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: African American at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Cox Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colquitt County reports $14,660 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cox Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ca Gray Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willie J. Williams Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norman Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cox Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,389
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Moultrie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ca Gray Junior High School
Standard public school
1,389 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Wright Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 15:1 students per teacher
Odom Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Okapilco Elementary School
Standard public school
360 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Stringfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
220 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cox Elementary School
How many students attend Cox Elementary School?
Cox Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moultrie, GA. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cox Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Cox Elementary School?
97.1% of students at Cox Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cox Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cox Elementary School is African American at 44.6% of enrollment, in Moultrie, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cox Elementary School?
Cox Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Cox Elementary School rank among schools in Moultrie?
By Resource Investment Index, Cox Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Moultrie, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Moultrie on the city page.
What other schools are in Colquitt County?
Besides Cox Elementary School, Colquitt County also operates Colquitt County High School (1,932 students), Ca Gray Junior High School (1,389 students), and Willie J. Williams Middle School (1,285 students). See the Colquitt County district page for the complete list.