Enrollment
626
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbia, TN
E. a. Cox Middle School
Federal NCES profile for E. a. Cox Middle 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 470276000846
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E. a. Cox Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 626
- students enrolled
E. a. Cox Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E. a. Cox Middle School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Columbia, TN.
School address
District: Maury County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470276000846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E. a. Cox Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at E. a. Cox Middle School
E. a. Cox Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Columbia, Tennessee, enrolling 626 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 626 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 233 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 626 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Whitthorne Middle School (951 students): E. a. Cox Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 17.3:1).
Maury County also operates Columbia Central High School (1,401 students) and Whitthorne Middle School (951 students) alongside E. a. Cox Middle 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 E. a. Cox Middle School compares
E. a. Cox Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$10,063
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 32.3%
African American 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, E. a. Cox Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maury County, which includes E. a. Cox Middle School.
$10,063
Per student
-7%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 41.6%
Federal 18.0%
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 E. a. Cox Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitthorne Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Culleoka Unit School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Battle Creek Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E. a. Cox Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbia
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~626 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about E. a. Cox Middle School
How many students attend E. a. Cox Middle School?
E. a. Cox Middle School has 626 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbia, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. a. Cox Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at E. a. Cox Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 5% 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 E. a. Cox Middle School?
The largest demographic group at E. a. Cox Middle School is White at 32.3% of enrollment, in Columbia, TN. 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 E. a. Cox Middle School?
E. a. Cox Middle 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 E. a. Cox Middle School rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, E. a. Cox Middle School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Columbia, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Columbia on the city page.
Is E. a. Cox Middle School a good school?
E. a. Cox Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee 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 Maury County?
Besides E. a. Cox Middle School, Maury County also operates Columbia Central High School (1,401 students), Whitthorne Middle School (951 students), and Spring Hill High School (907 students). See the Maury County district page for the complete list.
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