WAYNE A COX EL

cox.nisdtx.org

791 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wayne A. Cox Elementary is a public school located in Roanoke, Texas, serving students as part of the Northwest Independent School District (NISD). Situated on Litsey Road, the school is deeply integrated into the growing suburban community of the North Texas corridor, reflecting the district’s commitment to academic growth, innovative instruction, and a supportive learning environment. As an NISD campus, it focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Wayne A. Cox Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative culture that involves students, staff, and families. The school prioritizes building a strong foundation for lifelong learning by utilizing modern educational resources and encouraging community engagement. With its dedication to the district’s mission of providing "the best learning environment for every student," the campus serves as a pivotal academic hub for children in the Roanoke area, focusing on both individual student achievement and the cultivation of a vibrant, inclusive school spirit.

791

Total Students

49.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAYNE A COX EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	138
Black	95
Asian	100
Two or More	27
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
424 (53.6 %)
Hispanic
138 (17.4 %)
Asian
100 (12.6 %)
Black
95 (12.0 %)
Two or More
27 (3.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NORTHWEST ISD
Phone:	(817)698-7200
Website:	http://cox.nisdtx.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	791
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 135

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WAYNE A COX EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	133
Grade 1	110
Grade 2	118
Grade 3	127
Grade 4	118
Grade 5	135

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WAYNE A COX EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	381	48.2%
Male	410	51.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th