- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macomb, MI
Fox Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fox Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260957004453
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Macomb, MI.
School address
District: Chippewa Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260957004453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Fox Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 260957004453 · Macomb, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 17.4:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Dakota High School (2,476 students)
Fox Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fox Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dakota High Sc
Dakota High School
2,476 students
- Chippewa Valle
Chippewa Valley High School
2,162 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle School
1,078 students
- Wyandot Middle 844
Wyandot Middle School
844 students
- Iroquois Middl 814
Iroquois Middle School
814 students
- This school 471
Fox Elementary School
471 students
What this shows Fox Elementary School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox Elementary School compares
Fox Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
African American 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Fox Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Chippewa Valley Schools reports $13,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fox Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyandot Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,162
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fox Elementary School
How many students attend Fox Elementary School?
Fox Elementary School has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macomb, MI. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher 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 Elementary School?
50.5% of students at Fox Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fox Elementary School is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Macomb, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Elementary School?
Fox Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fox Elementary School rank among schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Macomb, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Macomb on the city page.
What other schools are in Chippewa Valley Schools?
Besides Fox Elementary School, Chippewa Valley Schools also operates Dakota High School (2,476 students), Chippewa Valley High School (2,162 students), and Seneca Middle School (1,078 students). See the Chippewa Valley Schools district page for the complete list.