Enrollment
1,053
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spring, TX
Cox Int
Federal NCES profile for Cox Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481500012081
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cox Int earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cox Int has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cox Int ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Spring, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cox Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cox Int
Cox Int is a large elementary school in Spring, Texas, enrolling 1,053 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Texas schools and 40% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.4% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,053 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 636 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #460, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 527 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Conroe Isd spends $9,973 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students) and The Woodlands H S (4,444 students) alongside Cox Int.
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 Int compares
Cox Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,053
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 16.9%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Cox Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conroe Isd, which includes Cox Int.
$9,973
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 25.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Cox Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cox Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,053 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cox Int
How many students attend Cox Int?
Cox Int has 1,053 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spring, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cox Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Cox Int is 20.6:1, which is 40% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cox Int?
23.4% of students at Cox Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cox Int?
The largest demographic group at Cox Int is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cox Int?
Cox Int has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Int rank among elementary schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Cox Int ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Spring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Spring on the city page.
Is Cox Int a good school?
Cox Int earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Conroe Isd?
Besides Cox Int, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.
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