Cox Mill Elementary

1450 COX MILL RD CONCORD NC 28027

About Cox Mill Elementary

Cox Mill Elementary, situated in Concord, NC, is a well-respected elementary school in North Carolina. It offers grades K-5 and has 1,079 students enrolled. Cox Mill Elementary started out to support the growing community in Concord with the vision that it would serve a capable population of students. The student demographic is 47% female and 53% male. Seventy percent of students are minorities. Ten percent are economically disadvantaged. The school has a full-time staff of 75 certified teachers. This allows a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. It also has 2 full-time school counselors. In terms of academic achievement, the school is rated high, with 91% of students proficient in math and 81% of students proficient in reading. Cox Mill Elementary is currently ranked #25 in North Carolina Elementary Schools and ranked #1 in Cabarrus County Schools Elementary Schools. It has many wonderful years full of rich history, which provides an educational environment that is helpful for students’ development. Fully committing to academic success, this school will continue the decades of tradition and prepare them well for their upcoming academic careers.

Contact Information

Address

1450 COX MILL RD CONCORD NC 28027

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Phone

(704) 260-6170

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
75
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1109
Total Students
$48615
Avg. Teacher Salary

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School Ratings

Ranked

112

of 196 in North Carolina

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades:

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 30.1%
Asian 46.8%
Hispanic 5.7%
Black 12.2%
Two+ Races 4.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
30.1%
Asian
46.8%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
12.2%
Two+ Races
4.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1109
49%
543 Female
51%
566 Male

Student Population

1109 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

To celebrate milestones and birthdays, Cox Mill Elementary introduces the CMES Comet Spirit Rock for students and families In July 2025, Anna Austin appointed as the new principal, possesing over a decade of educational experience.

FAQ

Q. How do parents learn about Cox Mill Elementary events?

A. Parents can learn about Cox Mill Elementary events from the school website, newsletters, and/or social media.

Q. What academic programs are available at Cox Mill Elementary?

A. Cox Mill Elementary offers academic programs such as reading, math, and STEM to assist students in achieving academic success.

Q. Does Cox Mill Elementary provide for students with special needs?

A. Yes, Cox Mill Elementary has resources to provide for students with various learning needs. Cox Mill Elementary has staff at the school to assist these students.

Q. How does Cox Mill Elementary get parents involved?

A. Cox Mill Elementary gets parents involved by hosting family nights, volunteer opportunities, and PTA programs.

Q. What makes Cox Mill Elementary unique compared to other schools?

A. The difference at Cox Mill Elementary is the community, programming and willingness to be creative and develop the child.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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