Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cox Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Cox Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Expectations, Excellence, Extraordinary Students, Every Day.
School Rankings
Cox Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cox Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1782 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
9%
17%
White
70%
65%
Two or more races
18%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cox Elementary School's ranking?
Cox Elementary School is ranked #1782 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Cox Elementary School often compared to?
Cox Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arrowood Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Cox Elementary School?
216 students attend Cox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cox Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cox Elementary School?
Cox Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cox Elementary School offer ?
Cox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cox Elementary School part of?
Cox Elementary School is part of Xenia Community City School District.
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