Very Good
#232 of 863 schools in MS
Top 27% in state
D T Cox Elementary School
Elementary School · Pontotoc City Schools · Pontotoc, MS
A Pontotoc City Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
140 Education Drive, Pontotoc, MS 38863
- Math 73% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at D T Cox Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where D T Cox Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,162/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pontotoc), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,113
Median home value
$138,900
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pontotoc City Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
D T Cox Elementary School is listed in PONTOTOC CITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About D T Cox Elementary School
D T Cox Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pontotoc, MS, part of Pontotoc City Schools, serving approximately 332 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about D T Cox Elementary School
What grades does D T Cox Elementary School serve?
D T Cox Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend D T Cox Elementary School?
D T Cox Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D T Cox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at D T Cox Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does D T Cox Elementary School rank in MS?
D T Cox Elementary School ranks #232 of 863 schools in MS.
What is D T Cox Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
D T Cox Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at D T Cox Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, D T Cox Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is D T Cox Elementary School a charter school?
No, D T Cox Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is D T Cox Elementary School a Title I school?
No, D T Cox Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for D T Cox Elementary School?
75.0% of students at D T Cox Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pontotoc County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (662) 489-2454
- Area population (ZIP 38863)
- 18,849
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38863; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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