Fox Elementary School

600 38th St
Columbus, GA 31904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fox Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Fox Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Fox Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fox Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2190 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
37%
≤5%
40%
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
76%
36%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fox Elementary School's ranking?
Fox Elementary School is ranked #2190 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Fox Elementary School?
350 students attend Fox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Fox Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fox Elementary School?
Fox Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fox Elementary School offer ?
Fox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fox Elementary School part of?
Fox Elementary School is part of Muscogee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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