Enrollment
398
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwalk, CT
Fox Run Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fox Run Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090309000645
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Run Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Run Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Run Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Norwalk, CT.
School address
District: Norwalk School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090309000645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox Run Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox Run Elementary School
Fox Run Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Norwalk, Connecticut, enrolling 398 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 398 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 207 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (25%) (diversity index 67/100).
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Norwalk's public schools, it stands alongside Kendall College & Career Academy (416 students): Fox Run Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.8:1 vs 11.6:1).
Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students) and Norwalk High School (1,494 students) alongside Fox Run Elementary School.
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 Run Elementary School compares
Fox Run Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 72% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
White 24.9%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Fox Run Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk School District, which includes Fox Run Elementary School.
$25,610
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 23.3%
Federal 7.4%
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 Run Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brien Mcmahon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Rocks Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponus Ridge Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Run Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Norwalk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kendall College & Career Academy
Standard public school
416 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Brookside Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Naramake Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School
Standard public school
341 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Side By Side Charter School
Standard public school
236 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Norwalk Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
187 students 37.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fox Run Elementary School
How many students attend Fox Run Elementary School?
Fox Run Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwalk, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Run Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Run Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox Run Elementary School?
43.9% of students at Fox Run Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Run Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fox Run Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Run Elementary School?
Fox Run Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fox Run Elementary School rank among schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Run Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Norwalk, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norwalk on the city page.
Is Fox Run Elementary School a good school?
Fox Run Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. 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 Norwalk School District?
Besides Fox Run Elementary School, Norwalk School District also operates Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students), Norwalk High School (1,494 students), and West Rocks Middle School (657 students). See the Norwalk School District district page for the complete list.
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