- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pontotoc, MS
D T Cox Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for D T Cox Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280369000704
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D T Cox Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Pontotoc · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
D T Cox Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D T Cox Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pontotoc, MS.
School address
District: Pontotoc City Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280369000704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
D T Cox Elementary School grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 280369000704 · Pontotoc, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 11.8:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pontotoc High School (712 students)
D T Cox Elementary School grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
D T Cox Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pontotoc High
Pontotoc High School
712 students
- Pontotoc Eleme
Pontotoc Elementary School
657 students
- Pontotoc Junio
Pontotoc Junior High School
361 students
- This school
D T Cox Elementary School
354 students
- Pontotoc Middl
Pontotoc Middle School
316 students
What this shows D T Cox Elementary School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How D T Cox Elementary School compares
D T Cox Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▼ 10% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 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 49.2%
African American 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, D T Cox Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pontotoc City Schools reports $10,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D T Cox Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pontotoc Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pontotoc Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pontotoc Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D T Cox Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Pontotoc
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about D T Cox Elementary School
How many students attend D T Cox Elementary School?
D T Cox Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pontotoc, MS. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D T Cox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at D T Cox Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 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 D T Cox Elementary School?
72.6% of students at D T Cox Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D T Cox Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at D T Cox Elementary School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Pontotoc, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D T Cox Elementary School?
D T Cox Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 D T Cox Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pontotoc?
By Resource Investment Index, D T Cox Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Pontotoc, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pontotoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontotoc City Schools?
Besides D T Cox Elementary School, Pontotoc City Schools also operates Pontotoc High School (712 students), Pontotoc Elementary School (657 students), and Pontotoc Junior High School (361 students). See the Pontotoc City Schools district page for the complete list.