- Enrollment
- 3,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roanoke, TX
Wayne a Cox El
Federal NCES profile for Wayne a Cox El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483318012906
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne a Cox El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne a Cox El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne a Cox El ranks #2 of 4 schools in Roanoke, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Wayne a Cox El shrank from 791 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 483318012906 · Roanoke, TX Other · MID · TRAD
701 enr · 14.3:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: V R Eaton H S (3,288 students)
Wayne a Cox El shrank from 791 students in 2022-23 to 732 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wayne a Cox El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- V R Eaton H S
V R Eaton H S
3,288 students
- Byron Nelson H
Byron Nelson H S
2,969 students
- Northwest H S
Northwest H S
2,672 students
- Gene Pike Midd 1,137
Gene Pike Middle
1,137 students
- Medlin Middle 1,109
Medlin Middle
1,109 students
- This school 701
Wayne a Cox El
701 students
What this shows Wayne a Cox El reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne a Cox El compares
Wayne a Cox El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 701 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Asian 14.4%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Wayne a Cox El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Isd reports $10,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne a Cox El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| V R Eaton H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Nelson H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gene Pike Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medlin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne a Cox El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,969
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,672
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~701 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne a Cox El
How many students attend Wayne a Cox El?
Wayne a Cox El has 701 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roanoke, TX. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne a Cox El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne a Cox El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Wayne a Cox El?
16.3% of students at Wayne a Cox El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne a Cox El?
The largest demographic group at Wayne a Cox El is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Roanoke, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne a Cox El?
Wayne a Cox El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Wayne a Cox El rank among schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne a Cox El ranks #2 of 4 schools in Roanoke, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roanoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Isd?
Besides Wayne a Cox El, Northwest Isd also operates V R Eaton H S (3,288 students), Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students), and Northwest H S (2,672 students). See the Northwest Isd district page for the complete list.