Fox Elementary School

Summary:

Fox Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, Georgia, serving 343 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $11,053 to $14,590 per student, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9 to 15.6, Fox Elementary consistently performs significantly below the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 17.1% of 3rd graders, 4.3% of 4th graders, and 20% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Muscogee County averages of 29.1%, 26.4%, and 37.3%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics and science is also well below the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools in the Muscogee County district, Fox Elementary stands out as an outlier in terms of academic performance. For instance, Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, which is only 2.69 miles away, consistently ranks among the top 1% of elementary schools in Georgia and has significantly higher proficiency rates in all subject areas. This suggests that the challenges faced by Fox Elementary may be more complex than just a lack of resources, and further investigation into the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems may be necessary to identify the root causes of the poor performance and develop effective strategies for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 600 38th St
       Columbus, GA  31904


(706) 748-2723

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1228th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Fox Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Double Churches Middle School
High:    Jordan Vocational High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.6%
Two or more races:
12.0%
White:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.5% Help


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Compare Details Fox Elementary School ranks worse than 98.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.24. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Fox Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fox Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.15 1008th 1101 8.4%
2007 3.25 1112th 1125 1.2%
2008 3.62 1120th 1134 1.2%
2009 0.42 1132nd 1133 0.1%
2010 4.88 1153rd 1183 2.5%
2011 1.44 1208th 1212 0.3%
2012 1.90 1190th 1201 0.9%
2013 8.27 1147th 1225 6.4%
2014 13.10 1109th 1231 9.9%
2015 8.50 1199th 1240 3.3%
2016 14.77 1076th 1233 12.7%
2017 14.22 1057th 1205 12.3%
2018 8.81 1155th 1209 4.5%
2019 6.78 1204th 1234 2.4%
2021 6.62 1205th 1214 0.7%
2022 5.31 1242nd 1244 0.2%
2023 5.89 1233rd 1242 0.7%
2024 7.24 1228th 1248 1.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, September 2, 2018

Open Quote Stay far away from this FILTHY school! My child received IMPETIGO! The principal Ms. Scarborough hdidn’t care at all! She is very non chalant and it’s sickening!!! She also expressed how they wash all of the pre-k children’s blankets at the school which is why they do not send them home! That is not apart of state regulations!!!! This school doesn’t deserve 1 star!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fox Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 502 502
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 478 478
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 521 521
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 536 536
1994 202 302 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1995 176 322 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1996 176 322 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1997 157 319 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1998 157 299 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1999 166 267 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2000 152 259 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2001 125 213 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2002 198 332 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2003 198 332 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2004 202 306 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2005 169 272 3 11 0 n/a n/a 31 486
2006 154 292 2 7 0 n/a n/a 31 486
2007 154 311 2 10 0 n/a n/a 31 508
2008 136 269 0 3 0 n/a n/a 26 434
2009 129 233 0 5 1 n/a n/a 27 395
2010 119 220 0 0 1 0 35 0 375
2011 93 191 0 8 0 0 36 0 328
2012 96 218 1 8 0 0 37 0 360
2013 67 216 0 21 0 1 27 0 332
2014 84 208 0 19 0 3 23 0 337
2015 93 295 0 27 0 2 13 0 430
2016 88 273 0 31 0 2 25 0 419
2017 75 245 0 17 0 1 20 0 358
2018 68 214 0 17 0 0 26 0 325
2019 38 303 0 18 1 1 27 0 388
2020 54 232 0 23 0 1 28 0 338
2021 42 241 0 31 1 1 35 0 351
2022 41 254 0 27 1 0 40 0 363
2023 39 242 1 18 2 0 41 0 343

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fox Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 502 31.0 16.1 85.9
1991 478 33.0 14.4 78.7
1992 521 32.0 16.2 83.7
1993 536 35.0 15.3 95
1994 505 41.0 12.3 95
1995 499 36.0 13.9 95
1996 499 36.0 13.9 95
1997 481 35.3 13.6 90.6
1998 459 38.9 11.8 95
1999 436 38.7 11.3 94.3
2000 416 35.0 11.9 97.4
2001 340 25.8 13.2 99.1
2002 534 31.0 17.2 92.7
2003 534 31.0 17.2 92.7
2004 517 33.6 15.4 88.6
2005 486 34.3 14.2 87
2006 486 32.9 14.8 97.6
2007 508 35.0 14.5 100.4
2008 434 34.1 12.7 102.7
2009 395 32.2 12.3 97.6
2010 375 32.5 11.5 97.1
2011 328 30.5 10.7 95.1
2012 360 26.0 13.8 95
2013 332 25.6 12.9 95.5
2014 337 24.0 14.0 99.1
2015 430 29.0 14.8 100
2016 419 26.0 16.1 99.3
2017 358 27.0 13.2 100
2018 325 25.5 12.7 94.5
2019 388 27.5 14.1 94.6
2020 338 24.5 13.7 92
2021 351 22.5 15.6 96.6
2022 363 26.0 13.9 n/a
2023 343 23.5 14.5 96.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fox Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 502 31.0 16.1 85.9
1991 478 33.0 14.4 78.7
1992 521 32.0 16.2 83.7
1993 536 35.0 15.3 95
1994 505 41.0 12.3 95
1995 499 36.0 13.9 95
1996 499 36.0 13.9 95
1997 481 35.3 13.6 90.6
1998 459 38.9 11.8 95
1999 436 38.7 11.3 94.3
2000 416 35.0 11.9 97.4
2001 340 25.8 13.2 99.1
2002 534 31.0 17.2 92.7
2003 534 31.0 17.2 92.7
2004 517 33.6 15.4 88.6
2005 486 34.3 14.2 87
2006 486 32.9 14.8 97.6
2007 508 35.0 14.5 100.4
2008 434 34.1 12.7 102.7
2009 395 32.2 12.3 97.6
2010 375 32.5 11.5 97.1
2011 328 30.5 10.7 95.1
2012 360 26.0 13.8 95
2013 332 25.6 12.9 95.5
2014 337 24.0 14.0 99.1
2015 430 29.0 14.8 100
2016 419 26.0 16.1 99.3
2017 358 27.0 13.2 100
2018 325 25.5 12.7 94.5
2019 388 27.5 14.1 94.6
2020 338 24.5 13.7 92
2021 351 22.5 15.6 96.6
2022 363 26.0 13.9 n/a
2023 343 23.5 14.5 96.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fox Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $5,015 (34.4%) $9,575 (65.6%) $14,590
2018 $3,380 (24.6%) $10,358 (75.4%) $13,739
2019 $974 (8.8%) $10,079 (91.2%) $11,052

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fox Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1204th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1233rd of 1242 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fox Elementary School)5.72.2
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)3426.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fox Elementary School)17.10
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)37.628.7
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fox Elementary School)8.92.6
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)3027.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fox Elementary School)6.77.7
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)32.229.5
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fox Elementary School)12.816.7
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)38.731.4
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fox Elementary School)10.35.6
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)29.221.2
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Fox Elementary School)20.58.6
 11.9%
   5th Grade Science (Muscogee County)35.129.2
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students388343
 11.6%
African American303242
 20.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic1818
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3839
 2.6%
Two or More Races2741
 51.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.6%96.5%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fox Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Fox Elementary School.

Students at Fox Elementary School are 71% African American, 12% Two or more races, 11% White, 5% Hispanic.

Students who attend Fox Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Double Churches Middle School
High : Jordan Vocational High School

Fox Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Georgia elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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