Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fox Run Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fox Run Elementary School serves the west part of Norwalk, CT, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the nearest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fox Run Elementary School's student population of 398 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Fox Run Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fox Run Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#515 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
49%
32%
Black
16%
12%
White
25%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox Run Elementary School's ranking?
Fox Run Elementary School is ranked #515 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Fox Run Elementary School?
398 students attend Fox Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fox Run Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fox Run Elementary School?
Fox Run Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fox Run Elementary School offer ?
Fox Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fox Run Elementary School part of?
Fox Run Elementary School is part of Norwalk School District.
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