- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Xenia, OH
Cox Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cox Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451502051
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cox Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Xenia · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 216
- students enrolled
Cox Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cox Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Xenia, OH.
School address
District: Xenia Community City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451502051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Cox Elementary School shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-13.4%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 390451502051 · Xenia, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Xenia High School (887 students)
Cox Elementary School shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-13.4%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Cox Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Xenia High Sch
Xenia High School
887 students
- Warner Middle
Warner Middle School
728 students
- Shawnee Elemen
Shawnee Elementary School
476 students
- Arrowood Eleme
Arrowood Elementary
449 students
- Mckinley Eleme 313
Mckinley Elementary School
313 students
- This school 216
Cox Elementary School
216 students
What this shows Cox Elementary School reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cox Elementary School compares
Cox Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Ohio - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$14,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Two or More 17.6%
African American 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Cox Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Xenia Community City reports $14,908 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xenia High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arrowood Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Xenia
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Trebein Elementary School
Standard public school
832 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Shawnee Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Arrowood Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Tecumseh Elementary School
Standard public school
293 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cox Elementary School
How many students attend Cox Elementary School?
Cox Elementary School has 216 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Xenia, OH. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cox Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cox Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cox Elementary School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Xenia, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cox Elementary School?
Cox Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 elementary schools in Xenia?
By Resource Investment Index, Cox Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Xenia, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Xenia on the city page.
What other schools are in Xenia Community City?
Besides Cox Elementary School, Xenia Community City also operates Xenia High School (887 students), Warner Middle School (728 students), and Shawnee Elementary School (476 students). See the Xenia Community City district page for the complete list.