Serving 670 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 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Cheri Cox Elementary serves the southwest part of Wylie, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.7 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cheri Cox Elementary School's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
670 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheri Cox Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheri Cox Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#320 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheri Cox Elementary School's ranking?
Cheri Cox Elementary School is ranked #320 out of 8,096 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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
670 students attend Cheri Cox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cheri Cox Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% 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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