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Running Fox Elementary School

27192 Us Highway 61
Alexandria, MO 63430
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Rating
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9/
10
Top 20%
Tel: (660) 754-6766
clarkcounty.k12.mo.us
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Running Fox Elementary School serves 92 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Running Fox Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Running Fox Elementary School's student population of 92 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
92 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Running Fox Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Running Fox Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
7%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
97%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.06
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Running Fox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Clark County R-I School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Running Fox Elementary School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Running Fox Elementary School?

92 students attend Running Fox Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Running Fox Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Running Fox Elementary School?

Running Fox Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Running Fox Elementary School offer ?

Running Fox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Running Fox Elementary School part of?

Running Fox Elementary School is part of Clark County R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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