Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-4, A. W. Cox School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. W. Cox School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
A. W. Cox School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
Last Day of School
Sun. Jun 21, 2026
School Motto
excellence - challenge - passion - potential - success
School Mascot
Eagle
School Rankings
A. W. Cox School ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. W. Cox School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
13%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
72%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. W. Cox School's ranking?
A. W. Cox School is ranked #144 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are A. W. Cox School often compared to?
A. W. Cox Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calvin Leete School, Guilford Lakes School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend A. W. Cox School?
260 students attend A. W. Cox School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of A. W. Cox School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. W. Cox School?
A. W. Cox School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does A. W. Cox School offer ?
A. W. Cox School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is A. W. Cox School part of?
A. W. Cox School is part of Guilford School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of School!
August 28, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break- No School
April 13, 2026 (Monday)
Tentative Last Day of School
June 12, 2026 (Friday)
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