Fox Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Fox Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Watford City, North Dakota, serving 489 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the McKenzie County 1 school district, which is ranked 18 out of 20 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Fox Hills Elementary has seen a decrease in racial diversity, with the percentage of white students increasing from 70.88% to 64.62% over the past three years, the school faces several challenges. It has a high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 29% in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average of 15% for elementary schools. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in NDSA Mathematics and Reading are consistently lower than the state and district averages, with only 30% and 29% of students proficient or better, respectively, in 2023-2024. The school's free and reduced lunch rates have also fluctuated, indicating changes in the economic status of the student population.

When compared to the nearby Badlands Elementary School, also in the McKenzie County 1 district, Fox Hills Elementary has a lower percentage of Hispanic students and a higher percentage of white students, but Badlands outperforms Fox Hills in academic proficiency. Additionally, while Fox Hills has seen an increase in spending per student, from $10,867 in 2020-2021 to $11,720 in 2021-2022, it is unclear if this increased spending has translated into improved academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

2610 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854

(701) 444-3626

District: McKenzie County 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
48^th of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,720

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 489

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.6%

Hispanic:

21.5%

American Indian:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fox Hills Elementary School ranks worse than 96% of elementary schools in North Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.97. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.6%), Hispanic (21.5%), American Indian (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fox Hills Elementary School is 16.8. (See more...)

Compare Fox Hills Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fox Hills Elementary School is $11,720.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

McKenzie County 1:

SchoolDigger ranks McKenzie County 1 18^th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fox Hills Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.30	34^th	48	29.2%
2024	8.97	48^th	50	4.0%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Fox Hills Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	309	15	5	87	16	1	0	433
2022	314	13	6	80	21	2	7	443
2023	316	20	4	105	26	4	14	489

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 Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	433	37.0	11.7	31.9
2022	443	28.8	15.3	14.4
2023	489	29.0	16.8	32.5

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 Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	433	37.0	11.7	31.9
2022	443	28.8	15.3	14.4
2023	489	29.0	16.8	32.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fox Hills Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$2,043 (18.8%)	$8,824 (81.2%)	$10,867
2022	$1,804 (15.4%)	$9,916 (84.6%)	$11,720

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fox Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	2610 Wolves Den Parkway	Watford City	58854	McKenzie County	McKenzie County 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 444-3626	489	29	16.8	32.5%	316 (64.6%)	20 (4.1%)	105 (21.5%)	4 (0.8%)	26 (5.3%)	4 (0.8%)	14 (2.9%)	9	48^th of 50 public elementary schools	4.0%		31.3	34^th of 48 public elementary schools	29.2%	14	30.0	29.0	$11,720	$1,804	$9,916
Badlands Elementary School	Public	K-5	300 3rd St SE	Watford City	58854	McKenzie County	McKenzie County 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 444-3626	566	34	16.6	42.4%	380 (67.1%)	7 (1.2%)	148 (26.1%)	3 (0.5%)	11 (1.9%)	3 (0.5%)	14 (2.5%)	26.7	39^th of 50 public elementary schools	22.0%		33.3	32^nd of 48 public elementary schools	33.3%	7	35.0	42.0	$12,689	$2,158	$10,532
Alexander Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 Delaney St	Alexander	58831	McKenzie County	Alexander 2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 828-3334	196	16	12.2	33.7%	171 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)								(n/a)			$18,553	$962	$17,591

Frequently Asked Questions about Fox Hills Elementary School

Is Fox Hills Elementary School a good school?

Fox Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.0% of North Dakota elementary schools.

How many students attend Fox Hills Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended Fox Hills Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fox Hills Elementary School?

Students at Fox Hills Elementary School are 65% White, 21% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Fox Hills Elementary School in?

McKenzie County 1

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