Enrollment
216
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cox Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cox Elementary School
Cox Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Xenia, Ohio, enrolling 216 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Xenia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Trebein Elementary School (832 students): Cox Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 17.3:1).
Xenia Community City also operates Xenia High School (887 students) and Warner Middle School (728 students) alongside Cox Elementary 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 Cox Elementary School compares
Cox Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Xenia Community City, which includes Cox Elementary School.
$13,938
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.0%
State 35.6%
Federal 15.4%
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 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
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~216 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cox Elementary School a good school?
Cox Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio 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 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.
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