A. W. Cox School

143 Three Mile Course
Guilford, CT 06437

awc.guilfordschools.org

262 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

A.W. Cox School is a public elementary school located in Guilford, Connecticut, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Guilford Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its strong sense of community, encouraging active collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a well-rounded educational experience.

The curriculum at A.W. Cox is designed to provide a solid foundation in core subjects while integrating critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school offers various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities that allow students to explore their interests. By prioritizing a "whole child" approach, A.W. Cox aims to prepare its young learners to become responsible, curious, and empathetic members of the broader community.

262

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A. W. Cox School
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	32
Black	1
Asian	25
Two or More	15

White
189 (72.1 %)
Hispanic
32 (12.2 %)
Asian
25 (9.5 %)
Two or More
15 (5.7 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Guilford School District
Phone:	(203)453-5291
Website:	http://awc.guilfordschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 59