Cox Mill Elementary

Summary:

Cox Mill Elementary is a highly-regarded public magnet elementary school in Concord, North Carolina, serving 1,079 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Cabarrus County Schools district.

Cox Mill Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in North Carolina, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance. The school's student population is unique, with a significant Asian student representation (46.8%) and relatively low percentages of African American (12.23%) and Hispanic (5.65%) students compared to surrounding schools. Cox Mill students excel on standardized tests, with 92.4% of 3rd-graders proficient or better in Mathematics, far surpassing the district (68%) and state (62.7%) averages. The school also ranks among the top 20 elementary schools in North Carolina for the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, African American students, Hispanic students, and multi-racial students, as well as for its support of English Language Learners.

While Cox Mill Elementary outperforms nearby schools in the Cabarrus County Schools district, other local schools, such as W.R. Odell Elementary and Highland Creek Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in specific subject areas or grade levels. The exceptional and sustained success of Cox Mill Elementary is noteworthy, as the school continues to excel despite having a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 1450 Cox Mill Road
       Concord, NC  28027-7566


(704) 260-6170

District: Cabarrus County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,388 Help


Students who attend Cox Mill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Harris Road Middle
High:    Cox Mill High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  1,079

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
46.8%
White:
30.1%
African American:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cox Mill Elementary ranks better than 97.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Cox Mill Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cabarrus County Schools District. Student population at Cox Mill Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (46.8%), White (30.1%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cabarrus County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cox Mill Elementary is 14.4. 10 elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cox Mill Elementary is $8,388. 16 elementary schools in the Cabarrus County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cox Mill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cox Mill Elementary 33rd of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Cox Mill Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cabarrus County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cabarrus County Schools 75th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cox Mill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.85 110th 1276 91.4%
2007 81.93 137th 1293 89.4%
2008 84.10 136th 1324 89.7%
2009 80.21 199th 1354 85.3%
2010 80.55 185th 1363 86.4%
2011 80.84 191st 1381 86.2%
2012 85.92 97th 1388 93.0%
2013 92.44 78th 1403 94.4%
2014 90.44 97th 1390 93.0%
2015 91.46 74th 1440 94.9%
2016 91.87 62nd 1425 95.6%
2017 93.81 37th 1429 97.4%
2018 91.18 80th 1434 94.4%
2019 93.75 43rd 1473 97.1%
2021 96.29 37th 1489 97.5%
2022 96.88 22nd 1514 98.5%
2023 96.59 19th 1502 98.7%
2024 96.08 33rd 1505 97.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.38 4th 103 96.1%
2022 93.55 5th 133 96.2%
2023 90.24 12th 154 92.2%
2024 89.59 7th 159 95.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.71 16th 385 95.8%
2022 99.78 2nd 485 99.6%
2023 99.40 3rd 514 99.4%
2024 94.37 24th 533 95.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.88 55th 801 93.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.10 602nd 1332 54.8%
2019 73.64 252nd 1361 81.5%
2023 82.90 123rd 1437 91.4%
2024 91.72 40th 1450 97.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Cox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.20 71st 1405 94.9%
2019 91.86 51st 1424 96.4%
2021 96.75 23rd 1440 98.4%
2022 96.65 11th 1458 99.2%
2023 95.78 19th 1459 98.7%
2024 96.43 18th 1455 98.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.59 153rd 897 82.9%
2019 55.25 303rd 878 65.5%
2021 68.12 113th 646 82.5%
2022 86.44 31st 634 95.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.22 399th 612 34.8%
2021 74.22 63rd 494 87.2%
2022 64.60 163rd 500 67.4%
2023 64.75 191st 582 67.2%
2024 64.54 222nd 669 66.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.33 88th 1413 93.8%
2019 93.79 38th 1430 97.3%
2021 94.25 52nd 1444 96.4%
2022 95.99 25th 1464 98.3%
2023 95.84 23rd 1461 98.4%
2024 93.69 49th 1464 96.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.78 33rd 99 66.7%
2019 77.72 16th 106 84.9%
2021 70.96 38th 95 60.0%
2022 76.34 21st 107 80.4%
2023 76.83 23rd 114 79.8%
2024 72.45 32nd 130 75.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Cox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.05 13th 927 98.6%
2019 94.26 24th 949 97.5%
2021 99.11 7th 896 99.2%
2022 95.32 19th 927 98.0%
2023 96.91 9th 933 99.0%
2024 95.47 19th 924 97.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.49 352nd 851 58.6%
2019 84.53 69th 865 92.0%
2021 92.32 42nd 843 95.0%
2022 94.19 27th 893 97.0%
2023 99.63 1st 915 99.9%
2024 97.94 9th 951 99.1%
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Rank History for White students at Cox Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.01 90th 1178 92.4%
2019 88.18 74th 1183 93.7%
2021 91.05 50th 1172 95.7%
2022 85.43 112th 1194 90.6%
2023 85.49 117th 1183 90.1%
2024 84.43 127th 1166 89.1%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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by a parent
Sunday, December 4, 2016

Open Quote Does not follow IEP and if you make them mad by threatening a complaint to the school board then they make FALSE AND PROVEN FALSE accusations of child abuse. So beware if this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cox Mill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 620 95 21 65 2 n/a n/a 0 803
2003 620 95 21 65 2 n/a n/a 0 803
2004 661 137 33 82 0 n/a n/a 0 913
2005 717 153 39 101 0 n/a n/a 0 1010
2006 791 191 46 125 1 n/a n/a 0 1154
2007 858 181 44 145 2 n/a n/a 58 1288
2008 530 156 50 38 2 n/a n/a 46 822
2009 634 213 66 36 2 n/a n/a 0 951
2010 695 240 82 37 5 n/a n/a 0 1059
2011 774 177 117 41 5 3 51 0 1168
2012 771 208 155 64 4 3 53 0 1258
2013 764 199 198 60 2 5 54 0 1282
2014 688 180 178 58 2 3 50 0 1159
2015 641 168 197 54 6 4 42 0 1112
2016 604 176 215 70 4 6 38 0 1113
2017 537 161 206 68 1 6 30 0 1009
2018 520 165 207 77 2 7 30 0 1008
2019 477 162 268 82 2 6 36 0 1033
2020 463 167 339 79 1 5 77 0 1131
2021 338 137 374 64 0 4 37 0 954
2022 339 125 469 60 4 1 46 0 1044
2023 325 132 505 61 5 1 50 0 1079

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 Cox Mill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 803 37.0 21.7 14.9
2003 803 37.0 21.7 14.9
2004 913 37.0 24.7 17.7
2005 1010 37.0 27.3 20.9
2006 1154 37.0 31.2 18
2007 1288 n/a n/a 18.9
2008 822 50.7 16.2 9.9
2009 951 61.4 15.5 9.1
2010 1059 62.1 17.0 9.9
2011 1168 67.7 17.2 10.2
2012 1258 66.4 18.9 9.5
2013 1282 69.7 18.3 9.8
2014 1159 65.7 17.6 7.9
2015 1112 61.0 18.2 7.6
2016 1113 62.0 17.9 7.5
2017 1009 57.7 17.4 6.4
2018 1008 60.4 16.6 7.1
2019 1033 60.6 17.0 6.4
2020 1131 68.2 16.5 5
2021 954 66.3 14.3 4.6
2022 1044 71.7 14.5 4
2023 1079 74.6 14.4 10.1

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 Cox Mill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 803 37.0 21.7 14.9
2003 803 37.0 21.7 14.9
2004 913 37.0 24.7 17.7
2005 1010 37.0 27.3 20.9
2006 1154 37.0 31.2 18
2007 1288 n/a n/a 18.9
2008 822 50.7 16.2 9.9
2009 951 61.4 15.5 9.1
2010 1059 62.1 17.0 9.9
2011 1168 67.7 17.2 10.2
2012 1258 66.4 18.9 9.5
2013 1282 69.7 18.3 9.8
2014 1159 65.7 17.6 7.9
2015 1112 61.0 18.2 7.6
2016 1113 62.0 17.9 7.5
2017 1009 57.7 17.4 6.4
2018 1008 60.4 16.6 7.1
2019 1033 60.6 17.0 6.4
2020 1131 68.2 16.5 5
2021 954 66.3 14.3 4.6
2022 1044 71.7 14.5 4
2023 1079 74.6 14.4 10.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cox Mill Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $334 (4.0%) $8,054 (96.0%) $8,388

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cox Mill Elementary

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 43rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 19th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cox Mill Elementary)8795.2
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)6766
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Cox Mill Elementary)8481.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)60.253.7
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cox Mill Elementary)93.289.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)65.764
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Cox Mill Elementary)83.283.9
 0.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)60.662.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cox Mill Elementary)82.191.2
 9.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cabarrus County Schools)66.862.8
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Cox Mill Elementary)84.683
 1.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Cabarrus County Schools)61.656.4
 5.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Cox Mill Elementary)91.390.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Cabarrus County Schools)78.871.1
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10331079
 4.5%
African American162132
 18.5%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian268505
 88.4%
Hispanic8261
 25.6%
Pacific Islander61
 83.3%
White477325
 31.9%
Two or More Races3650
 38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.4%10.1%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cox Mill Elementary

Students who attend Cox Mill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harris Road Middle
High : Cox Mill High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,079 students attended Cox Mill Elementary.

Yes! Cox Mill Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 33rd of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Cox Mill Elementary are 47% Asian, 30% White, 12% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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