- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jonesboro, AR
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media
Federal NCES profile for Fox Meadow School of Creative Media, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051044000889
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Meadow School of Creative Media ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Nettleton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051044000889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media grew from 418 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 051044000889 · Jonesboro, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 12.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Nettleton High School (1,054 students)
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media grew from 418 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media 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
- This school
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media
440 students
- Fox Meadow Ele 394
Fox Meadow Elementary
394 students
What this shows Fox Meadow School of Creative Media reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox Meadow School of Creative Media compares
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media is a growing 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.8%
White 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Fox Meadow School of Creative Media is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 School of Creative Media Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Meadow School of Creative Media'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
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fox Meadow School of Creative Media
How many students attend Fox Meadow School of Creative Media?
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jonesboro, AR. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Meadow School of Creative Media?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Meadow School of Creative Media is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% 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 School of Creative Media?
100.0% of students at Fox Meadow School of Creative Media are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Meadow School of Creative Media?
The largest demographic group at Fox Meadow School of Creative Media is African American at 66.8% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Meadow School of Creative Media?
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 School of Creative Media rank among elementary schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Meadow School of Creative Media ranks #5 of 11 elementary 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 elementary schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Nettleton School District?
Besides Fox Meadow School of Creative Media, 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.