D T Cox Elementary School

Summary:

D T Cox Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pontotoc, Mississippi, serving grades 3-4 with 307 students. The school is part of the Pontotoc City Schools district, which is ranked 28 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

D T Cox Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3 and 4. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency was 58.2% compared to the state average of 57.7%, and its 4th grade Math proficiency was 77.6% compared to the state average of 55%. This strong academic performance is particularly impressive given that over 99% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.2 to 12.2 students per teacher in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Pontotoc Elementary School and schools in the Tupelo Public School District, D T Cox Elementary School stands out for its more racially diverse student population, with 31.27% African American, 15.31% Hispanic, and 5.21% other races. This diversity, combined with the school's strong academic performance, suggests that it may be effectively addressing the needs of students from various racial and ethnic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 3-4

 304 Clark Street
       Pontotoc, MS  38863


(662) 489-2454

District: Pontotoc City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,566 Help


Students who attend D T Cox Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pontotoc Junior High School
    Pontotoc Middle School
High:    Pontotoc High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.2%
African American:
31.3%
Hispanic:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details D T Cox Elementary School ranks better than 76.4% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at D T Cox Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.2%), African American (31.3%), Hispanic (15.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at D T Cox Elementary School is 10.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at D T Cox Elementary School is $8,566.
Schooldigger Rankings:

D T Cox Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pontotoc City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pontotoc City Schools 28th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for D T Cox Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 84.58 41st 394 89.6%
2009 84.02 44th 392 88.8%
2010 89.27 28th 403 93.1%
2011 91.33 21st 418 95.0%
2012 89.14 34th 414 91.8%
2013 86.95 33rd 408 91.9%
2014 86.91 26th 394 93.4%
2015 54.49 159th 402 60.4%
2016 71.75 97th 394 75.4%
2017 57.73 164th 406 59.6%
2018 75.79 83rd 404 79.5%
2019 85.96 45th 397 88.7%
2021 84.60 49th 381 87.1%
2022 84.91 44th 382 88.5%
2023 76.91 69th 377 81.7%
2024 73.71 92nd 390 76.4%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 29, 2011

Open Quote DT Cox Elementary is truly a Star School. They have a placed a strong emphasis on educating the whole child. The committment to reaching higher levels of learning is truly evident within the classrooms. DT COX is providing opportunities for students to have an active part in the learning process. The students are excited about learning and that is awesome to know that school is the only place my child wants to be at. Keep it up D.T. Cox. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, July 5, 2010

Open Quote D.T. Cox is a great school. It has highly qualified teachers that push students to perform at thier very best. They won't settle for average. Although they push thier students I can truely say they love and care for each and every one of them. GREAT JOB D. T. COX TEACHERS!!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for D T Cox Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 284 147 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1991 306 127 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1992 322 123 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 328 146 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1994 328 139 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1995 347 130 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1996 347 130 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1997 260 86 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1998 269 95 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1999 239 112 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2000 256 117 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2001 260 107 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2002 263 105 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 263 105 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 279 115 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2005 251 105 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2006 243 99 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2007 254 89 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2008 223 87 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2009 254 99 1 23 0 0 0 0 377
2010 232 96 0 30 0 0 0 0 358
2011 207 100 0 29 0 0 1 0 337
2012 237 111 2 23 0 0 1 0 374
2013 210 99 0 36 0 0 4 0 349
2014 201 109 1 35 0 0 7 0 353
2015 200 100 2 45 0 0 3 0 350
2016 184 117 2 46 0 0 7 0 356
2017 197 112 1 49 0 0 17 0 376
2018 204 98 2 72 0 0 22 0 398
2019 186 86 0 72 0 0 17 0 361
2020 180 88 2 62 0 0 23 0 355
2021 181 83 4 58 0 0 25 0 351
2022 183 84 6 45 0 1 19 0 338
2023 148 96 4 47 0 1 11 0 307

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at D T Cox Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 431 23.3 18.4 n/a
1991 433 22.0 19.6 n/a
1992 445 24.2 18.3 32.6
1993 475 24.6 19.3 34.3
1994 468 24.3 19.3 33.8
1995 478 26.2 18.2 33.9
1996 478 26.2 18.2 33.9
1997 347 17.2 20.2 34.9
1998 367 18.7 19.6 35.1
1999 352 16.6 21.2 41.5
2000 378 20.0 18.9 41.8
2001 372 21.3 17.5 43.5
2002 377 21.4 17.6 45.9
2003 377 21.4 17.6 45.9
2004 409 25.0 16.4 50.1
2005 374 24.3 15.4 52.7
2006 357 24.4 14.6 54.1
2007 361 30.0 12.0 55.7
2008 336 32.0 10.5 57.1
2009 377 28.5 13.2 61.3
2010 358 24.5 14.5 66.5
2011 337 29.2 11.5 66.2
2012 374 29.1 12.8 66.8
2013 349 23.0 15.1 65.9
2014 353 26.4 13.3 72.8
2015 350 25.0 14.0 73.1
2016 356 27.0 13.1 73
2017 376 26.9 13.9 74.2
2018 398 26.5 15.0 73.4
2019 361 26.1 13.8 73.4
2020 355 25.4 13.9 74.9
2021 351 28.5 12.2 99.1
2022 338 27.7 12.1 99.1
2023 307 30.0 10.2 99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio D T Cox Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 431 23.3 18.4 n/a
1991 433 22.0 19.6 n/a
1992 445 24.2 18.3 32.6
1993 475 24.6 19.3 34.3
1994 468 24.3 19.3 33.8
1995 478 26.2 18.2 33.9
1996 478 26.2 18.2 33.9
1997 347 17.2 20.2 34.9
1998 367 18.7 19.6 35.1
1999 352 16.6 21.2 41.5
2000 378 20.0 18.9 41.8
2001 372 21.3 17.5 43.5
2002 377 21.4 17.6 45.9
2003 377 21.4 17.6 45.9
2004 409 25.0 16.4 50.1
2005 374 24.3 15.4 52.7
2006 357 24.4 14.6 54.1
2007 361 30.0 12.0 55.7
2008 336 32.0 10.5 57.1
2009 377 28.5 13.2 61.3
2010 358 24.5 14.5 66.5
2011 337 29.2 11.5 66.2
2012 374 29.1 12.8 66.8
2013 349 23.0 15.1 65.9
2014 353 26.4 13.3 72.8
2015 350 25.0 14.0 73.1
2016 356 27.0 13.1 73
2017 376 26.9 13.9 74.2
2018 398 26.5 15.0 73.4
2019 361 26.1 13.8 73.4
2020 355 25.4 13.9 74.9
2021 351 28.5 12.2 99.1
2022 338 27.7 12.1 99.1
2023 307 30.0 10.2 99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for D T Cox Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $672 (7.8%) $7,894 (92.2%) $8,566

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on D T Cox Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 45th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 69th of 377 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (D T Cox Elementary School)60.654.4
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pontotoc City Schools)60.654.4
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (D T Cox Elementary School)68.572.1
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pontotoc City Schools)68.572.1
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (D T Cox Elementary School)63.259.2
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pontotoc City Schools)63.259.2
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (D T Cox Elementary School)75.580.3
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pontotoc City Schools)75.580.3
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students361307
 15%
African American8696
 11.6%
American Indian00
Asian04
Hispanic7247
 34.7%
Pacific Islander01
White186148
 20.4%
Two or More Races1711
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.4%99%
 25.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about D T Cox Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 307 students attended D T Cox Elementary School.

D T Cox Elementary School ranks 92nd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at D T Cox Elementary School are 48% White, 31% African American, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend D T Cox Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pontotoc Junior High School
Middle : Pontotoc Middle School
High : Pontotoc High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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