Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Fox Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Fox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William Fox Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Fox Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Fox Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1767 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
37%
22%
White
47%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Fox Elementary School's ranking?
William Fox Elementary School is ranked #1767 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are William Fox Elementary School often compared to?
William Fox Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John B. Cary Elementary School, Mary Munford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend William Fox Elementary School?
358 students attend William Fox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of William Fox Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Fox Elementary School?
William Fox Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Fox Elementary School offer ?
William Fox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Fox Elementary School part of?
William Fox Elementary School is part of Richmond City PBLC Schs School District.
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