DT Cox Elementary School

www.pontotoc.k12.ms.us

354 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

D.T. Cox Elementary School, located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pontotoc City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school is committed to creating a collaborative atmosphere that engages both students and parents. Through its digital resources and community outreach, D.T. Cox Elementary strives to keep families informed and involved in the educational process. With a focus on high expectations and a nurturing environment, the school remains a central pillar in the Pontotoc community, working to ensure that each child receives the foundational tools necessary for lifelong learning.

354

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DT Cox Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	75
Black	84
Asian	7
Two or More	14

White
174 (49.2%)
Black
84 (23.7%)
Hispanic
75 (21.2%)
Two or More
14 (4.0%)
Asian
7 (2.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pontotoc City School District
Phone:	(662)489-2454
Website:	http://www.pontotoc.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 184

Grade 4 170