- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesboro, AR
Fox Meadow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fox Meadow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051044000761
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Meadow Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Arkansas schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Meadow Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Meadow Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Nettleton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051044000761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Fox Meadow Elementary shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 051044000761 · Jonesboro, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 10.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Nettleton High School (1,054 students)
Fox Meadow Elementary shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Fox Meadow Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nettleton High
Nettleton High School
1,054 students
- Nettleton Juni
Nettleton Junior High School
566 students
- University Hei
University Heights School of Medical Arts
491 students
- University Hgt
University Hgts. Elem. School
446 students
- Fox Meadow Sch
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media
440 students
- This school 394
Fox Meadow Elementary
394 students
What this shows Fox Meadow Elementary reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox Meadow Elementary compares
Fox Meadow Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 27% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.5%
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
$12,746
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.5%
White 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Fox Meadow Elementary is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Nettleton School District reports $12,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fox Meadow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nettleton Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Heights School of Medical Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Hgts. Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Meadow School of Creative Media | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Meadow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fox Meadow Elementary
How many students attend Fox Meadow Elementary?
Fox Meadow Elementary has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesboro, AR. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Meadow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Meadow Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 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 Meadow Elementary?
100.0% of students at Fox Meadow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Meadow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fox Meadow Elementary is African American at 67.5% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Meadow Elementary?
Fox Meadow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Meadow Elementary rank among schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Meadow Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Jonesboro, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Nettleton School District?
Besides Fox Meadow Elementary, Nettleton School District also operates Nettleton High School (1,054 students), Nettleton Junior High School (566 students), and University Heights School of Medical Arts (491 students). See the Nettleton School District district page for the complete list.