- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arnold, MO
Fox Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Fox Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291230000499
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Elem. earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Arnold · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Elem. has class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Elem. ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Arnold, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Fox Elem. shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 291230000499 · Arnold, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 10.8:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students)
Fox Elem. shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fox Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seckman Sr. Hi
Seckman Sr. High
1,737 students
- Fox Sr. High
Fox Sr. High
1,660 students
- Seckman Middle 687
Seckman Middle
687 students
- Fox Middle 570
Fox Middle
570 students
- Ridgewood Midd 567
Ridgewood Middle
567 students
- This school 355
Fox Elem.
355 students
What this shows Fox Elem. reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox Elem. compares
Fox Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Missouri - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Fox Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fox C-6 reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fox Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seckman Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seckman Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fox Elem.
How many students attend Fox Elem.?
Fox Elem. has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arnold, MO. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Elem. is 10.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox Elem.?
31.1% of students at Fox Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Fox Elem. is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Arnold, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Elem.?
Fox Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fox Elem. rank among elementary schools in Arnold?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Elem. ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Arnold, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Arnold on the city page.
What other schools are in Fox C-6?
Besides Fox Elem., Fox C-6 also operates Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students), Fox Sr. High (1,660 students), and Seckman Middle (687 students). See the Fox C-6 district page for the complete list.