Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cheri Cox Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheri Cox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cheri Cox Elementary School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Cheri Cox Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheri Cox Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#364 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
41%
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
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Cheri Cox Elementary School's ranking?
Cheri Cox Elementary School is ranked #364 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cheri Cox Elementary School often compared to?
Cheri Cox Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R F Hartman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cheri Cox Elementary School?
650 students attend Cheri Cox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Cheri Cox Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheri Cox Elementary School?
Cheri Cox Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cheri Cox Elementary School offer ?
Cheri Cox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Cheri Cox Elementary School part of?
Cheri Cox Elementary School is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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