Enrollment
440
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox Meadow School of Creative Media compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox Meadow School of Creative Media
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 440 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and White (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 204 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 440 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Nettleton School District also operates Nettleton High School (1,054 students) and Nettleton Junior High School (566 students) alongside Fox Meadow School of Creative Media.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fox Meadow School of Creative Media compares
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,339
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nettleton School District, which includes Fox Meadow School of Creative Media.
$11,339
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 30.8%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~440 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fox Meadow School of Creative Media a good school?
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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