- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belmont, CA
Fox Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fox Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060453000416
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Belmont · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 4.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Belmont, CA.
School address
District: Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · California
NCES ID 060453000416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Fox Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 060453000416 · Belmont, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 26.3:1 · 4.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralston Intermediate (1,082 students)
Fox Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fox Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ralston Interm
Ralston Intermediate
1,082 students
- Nesbit Element
Nesbit Elementary
566 students
- Sandpiper Elem
Sandpiper Elementary
534 students
- Cipriani Eleme
Cipriani Elementary
471 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
437 students
- This school 420
Fox Elementary
420 students
What this shows Fox Elementary reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox Elementary compares
Fox Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.4% | ▼ 92% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,744
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 48.1%
White 22.4%
Two or More 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Fox Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary reports $14,744 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fox Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nesbit Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandpiper Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cipriani Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Belmont
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fox Elementary
How many students attend Fox Elementary?
Fox Elementary has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belmont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Elementary is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox Elementary?
4.4% of students at Fox Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fox Elementary is Asian at 48.1% of enrollment, in Belmont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Elementary?
Fox Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Belmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Belmont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary?
Besides Fox Elementary, Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary also operates Ralston Intermediate (1,082 students), Nesbit Elementary (566 students), and Sandpiper Elementary (534 students). See the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary district page for the complete list.