- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Fox Run Elementary School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090309000645 · Norwalk, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 12.8:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Brien Mcmahon High School (1,739 students)
Fox Run Elementary School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Fox Run Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brien Mcmahon
Brien Mcmahon High School
1,739 students
- Norwalk High S
Norwalk High School
1,494 students
- West Rocks Mid 657
West Rocks Middle School
657 students
- Ponus Ridge St 637
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy
637 students
- Nathan Hale Mi 499
Nathan Hale Middle School
499 students
- This school 398
Fox Run Elementary School
398 students
What this shows Fox Run Elementary School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox Run Elementary School compares
Fox Run Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$26,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Norwalk School District reports $26,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,494
- 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
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 (~398 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.