Serving 732 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wayne A Cox Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne A Cox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Wayne A Cox Elementary School's student population of 732 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Wayne A Cox Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne A Cox Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#857 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
17%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
51%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne A Cox Elementary School's ranking?
Wayne A Cox Elementary School is ranked #857 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wayne A Cox Elementary School?
732 students attend Wayne A Cox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wayne A Cox Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne A Cox Elementary School?
Wayne A Cox Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wayne A Cox Elementary School offer ?
Wayne A Cox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wayne A Cox Elementary School part of?
Wayne A Cox Elementary School is part of Northwest Independent School District.
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