A. W. Cox School

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A. W. Cox School ranks 125 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

A. W. Cox School is a high-performing elementary school in Guilford, Connecticut, serving 262 students in grades K-4. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance and a diverse student population.

A. W. Cox School's academic achievements are impressive, with students outperforming the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) tests. In 2023-2024, 59.5% of 3rd graders and 77.4% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 45.9% and 49.4%, respectively. In Mathematics, 61.9% of 3rd graders and 75.5% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 51.3% and 49.7%. The school's student-teacher ratio of 12.1 is also lower than nearby schools like Melissa Jones School (12.3) and Guilford Lakes School (12.4).

Despite having a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 72.14% White, 12.21% Hispanic, and 9.54% Asian students, A. W. Cox School maintains its strong academic performance. This suggests that the school is effectively serving students from various racial and ethnic backgrounds. When compared to other elementary schools in the Guilford School District, A. W. Cox School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of academic achievement, student-teacher ratio, and overall school ranking, making it a standout choice for families in the area.

Detail:

Public K-4

143 Three Mile Course
Guilford, CT 06437

(203) 453-5291

District: Guilford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
125^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,105

Students who attend A. W. Cox School usually attend:

Middle:	A. Baldwin Middle School
	E. C. Adams Middle School
High:	Guilford High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.9%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Asian:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details A. W. Cox School ranks better than 74.8% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Guilford School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.05. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.9%), Hispanic (12.7%), Asian (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A. W. Cox School is 12.2. 2 elementary schools in the Guilford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare A. W. Cox School employs 21.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at A. W. Cox School is $21,105. 2 elementary schools in the Guilford School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A. W. Cox School:

SchoolDigger ranks A. W. Cox School 125^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See A. W. Cox School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Guilford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford School District 25^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for A. W. Cox School

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Rank History for all students at A. W. Cox School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	72.53	195^th	570	65.8%
2007	72.97	186^th	568	67.3%
2008	76.10	142^nd	565	74.9%
2009	77.41	125^th	566	77.9%
2010	78.64	110^th	579	81.0%
2011	80.07	93^rd	565	83.5%
2012	72.70	191^st	564	66.1%
2013	74.05	176^th	557	68.4%
2015	74.73	170^th	551	69.1%
2016	72.35	162^nd	518	68.7%
2017	81.39	109^th	519	79.0%
2018	84.36	85^th	532	84.0%
2019	77.63	143^rd	522	72.6%
2021	87.80	68^th	538	87.4%
2022	83.25	84^th	490	82.9%
2023	82.48	100^th	491	79.6%
2024	78.05	125^th	497	74.8%

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Rank History for Female students at A. W. Cox School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	81.66	49^th	259	81.1%
2021	89.79	34^th	455	92.5%
2023	66.59	101^st	230	56.1%

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Rank History for Male students at A. W. Cox School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	72.26	90^th	262	65.6%
2021	78.28	103^rd	445	76.9%
2023	76.43	65^th	231	71.9%

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Rank History for White students at A. W. Cox School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	68.18	97^th	296	67.2%
2019	51.29	170^th	295	42.4%
2021	72.48	86^th	327	73.7%
2022	55.68	131^st	252	48.0%
2023	52.05	148^th	262	43.5%
2024	55.19	136^th	250	45.6%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State Department of Education, 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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for A. W. Cox School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	438	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	440
1989	433	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	438
1990	360	n/a	3	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	365
1991	381	3	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	392
1992	369	0	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	381
1993	378	7	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	395
1994	366	7	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	383
1995	340	7	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	359
1996	340	7	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	359
1997	335	6	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	357
1998	334	6	6	11	2	n/a	n/a	359
1999	320	7	6	16	0	n/a	n/a	349
2000	321	7	9	16	0	n/a	n/a	353
2001	311	7	8	13	0	n/a	n/a	339
2002	284	2	12	14	2	n/a	n/a	314
2003	284	2	12	14	2	n/a	n/a	314
2004	304	2	14	14	3	n/a	n/a	337
2005	296	8	16	10	2	n/a	n/a	332
2006	369	8	17	14	1	n/a	n/a	409
2007	285	7	16	12	0	n/a	n/a	320
2008	308	8	15	16	0	n/a	n/a	347
2009	283	7	13	16	0	n/a	n/a	319
2010	282	4	16	18	1	n/a	n/a	321
2011	257	2	11	26	0	0	20	316
2012	260	3	10	20	0	0	20	313
2013	271	5	10	25	0	0	21	332
2014	257	2	10	23	0	0	21	313
2015	268	2	13	19	0	0	20	322
2016	245	1	15	19	0	0	22	302
2017	243	2	13	14	0	0	17	289
2018	222	1	13	17	0	0	12	265
2019	225	1	10	18	0	0	12	266
2020	206	1	16	22	0	0	7	252
2021	187	1	21	20	0	0	12	241
2022	192	1	20	23	0	0	13	249
2023	189	1	25	32	0	0	15	262
2024	187	2	22	33	0	0	16	260

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 A. W. Cox School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	440	27.0	16.2	n/a
1989	438	27.0	16.2	n/a
1990	365	27.0	13.5	n/a
1991	392	25.0	15.6	n/a
1992	381	23.4	16.2	3.7
1993	395	22.6	17.5	0.3
1994	383	21.7	17.6	3.9
1995	359	19.6	18.3	3.1
1996	359	19.6	18.3	3.1
1997	357	22.5	15.9	3.9
1998	359	23.1	15.5	4.7
1999	349	23.4	14.9	5.4
2000	353	23.3	15.2	4.2
2001	339	23.4	14.5	n/a
2002	314	22.1	14.2	5.7
2003	314	22.1	14.2	5.7
2004	337	20.0	16.9	6.8
2005	332	21.1	15.7	n/a
2006	409	21.1	19.4	3.7
2007	320	21.3	15.0	2.5
2008	347	24.1	14.4	4
2009	319	26.7	13.2	6.3
2010	321	24.6	13.0	7.8
2011	316	25.6	12.3	5.1
2012	313	24.0	13.0	6.1
2013	332	23.0	14.4	7.2
2014	313	24.5	12.7	8
2015	322	26.0	12.3	10.6
2016	302	25.0	12.0	11.3
2017	289	23.8	12.1	10.4
2018	265	22.5	11.7	10.9
2019	266	21.9	12.1	15.8
2020	252	21.8	11.5	14.3
2021	241	19.8	12.1	14.9
2022	249	19.1	13.0	15.7
2023	262	21.6	12.1	13.4
2024	260	21.1	12.2	16.9

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 A. W. Cox School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	440	27.0	16.2	n/a
1989	438	27.0	16.2	n/a
1990	365	27.0	13.5	n/a
1991	392	25.0	15.6	n/a
1992	381	23.4	16.2	3.7
1993	395	22.6	17.5	0.3
1994	383	21.7	17.6	3.9
1995	359	19.6	18.3	3.1
1996	359	19.6	18.3	3.1
1997	357	22.5	15.9	3.9
1998	359	23.1	15.5	4.7
1999	349	23.4	14.9	5.4
2000	353	23.3	15.2	4.2
2001	339	23.4	14.5	n/a
2002	314	22.1	14.2	5.7
2003	314	22.1	14.2	5.7
2004	337	20.0	16.9	6.8
2005	332	21.1	15.7	n/a
2006	409	21.1	19.4	3.7
2007	320	21.3	15.0	2.5
2008	347	24.1	14.4	4
2009	319	26.7	13.2	6.3
2010	321	24.6	13.0	7.8
2011	316	25.6	12.3	5.1
2012	313	24.0	13.0	6.1
2013	332	23.0	14.4	7.2
2014	313	24.5	12.7	8
2015	322	26.0	12.3	10.6
2016	302	25.0	12.0	11.3
2017	289	23.8	12.1	10.4
2018	265	22.5	11.7	10.9
2019	266	21.9	12.1	15.8
2020	252	21.8	11.5	14.3
2021	241	19.8	12.1	14.9
2022	249	19.1	13.0	15.7
2023	262	21.6	12.1	13.4
2024	260	21.1	12.2	16.9

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 A. W. Cox School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,128
2019	$17,787
2020	$17,971
2021	$20,147
2022	$19,535
2023	$21,105

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A. W. Cox School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 143^rd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 100^th of 491 Elementary schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (A. W. Cox School)	72.9	72.2	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Guilford School District)	81.6	71.6	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A. W. Cox School)	83.3	68.5	14.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Guilford School District)	80.7	68.7	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A. W. Cox School)	73.1	75	1.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Guilford School District)	78.2	74.6	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (A. W. Cox School)	64.2	70	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Guilford School District)	72.7	70.8	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	266	262	1.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	25	150%
Hispanic	18	32	77.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	225	189	16%
Two or More Races	12	15	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.8%	13.4%	2.4%

Schools Near A. W. Cox School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
A. W. Cox School	Public	K-4	143 Three Mile Course	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 453-5291	260	21	12.2	16.9%	187 (71.9%)	2 (0.8%)	33 (12.7%)	22 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.2%)	78.1	125^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.8%		82.5	100^th of 491 public elementary schools	79.6%	25		59.5	77.4		61.9	75.5		$21,105
Calvin Leete School	Public	K-4	280 South Union St.	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 453-2726	218	20	10.9	10.1%	172 (78.9%)	2 (0.9%)	17 (7.8%)	11 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.3%)	92.2	14^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.2%		86.7	64^th of 491 public elementary schools	87.0%	50		87.5	86.5		81.3	78.4		$21,776
Guilford Lakes School	Public	PK, KG-4	40 Maupas Rd.	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 453-5201	348	28	12.3	10.1%	240 (69.0%)	1 (0.3%)	53 (15.2%)	21 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.5%)	80.8	106^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.7%		84.5	81^st of 491 public elementary schools	83.5%	25		70.8	66.1		75.0	71.4		$21,520
J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School	Public	K-3	331 Copse Rd.	Madison	06443	New Haven County	Madison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 245-6460	383	32	11.8		320 (83.6%)	2 (0.5%)	27 (7.0%)	15 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.4%)								(n/a)		85.4			85.4			$21,838
Mary R. Tisko School	Public	PK, KG-4	118 Damascus Rd.	Branford	06405	New Haven County	Branford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 483-1826	345	30	11.4	20.0%	280 (81.2%)	2 (0.6%)	43 (12.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.9%)	72.5	156^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.6%		62.8	198^th of 491 public elementary schools	59.7%	42		60.6	62.1		69.7	65.5		$21,707
Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School	Public	K-3	982 Durham Rd.	Madison	06443	New Haven County	Madison School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 245-6440	323	29	11.0		289 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)								(n/a)		74.1			82.4			$21,450
Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School	Public	4-5	980 Durham Rd.	Madison	06443	New Haven County	Madison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 245-6400	345	32	10.8		286 (82.9%)	4 (1.2%)	21 (6.1%)	15 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.2%)	90.6	29^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.2%		89.3	42^nd of 491 public elementary schools	91.4%	13	75.1		85.3	82.1		83.5	77.5	$22,452
Melissa Jones School	Public	K-4	181 Ledge Hill Rd.	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 457-0773	278	23	12.0	18.3%	234 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.4%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	82.3	93^rd of 497 public elementary schools	81.3%		76	138^th of 491 public elementary schools	71.9%	45		71.7	71.9		76.1	68.8		$20,812
John B. Sliney School	Public	PK, KG-4	23 Eades St.	Branford	06405	New Haven County	Branford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 481-5386	257	25	10.2	43.2%	173 (67.3%)	6 (2.3%)	49 (19.1%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.8%)	67.8	182^nd of 497 public elementary schools	63.4%		66.6	180^th of 491 public elementary schools	63.3%	2		68.0	55.8		62.0	60.5		$23,966
Mary T. Murphy School	Public	PK, KG-4	14 Brushy Plain Rd.	Branford	06405	New Haven County	Branford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 483-1832	349	31	11.3	46.4%	174 (49.9%)	15 (4.3%)	80 (22.9%)	56 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.9%)	48.2	258^th of 497 public elementary schools	48.1%		56.7	221^st of 491 public elementary schools	55.0%	37		60.3	39.4		68.3	35.2		$21,503

Frequently Asked Questions about A. W. Cox School

Is A. W. Cox School a good school?

A. W. Cox School ranks 125^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of A. W. Cox School attend?

Students who attend A. W. Cox School usually go on to attend:

Middle : A. Baldwin Middle School
Middle : E. C. Adams Middle School
High : Guilford High School

How many students attend A. W. Cox School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 260 students attended A. W. Cox School.

What is the racial makeup of A. W. Cox School?

Students at A. W. Cox School are 72% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What district is A. W. Cox School in?

Guilford School District

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