Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fox Meadow Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fox Meadow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fox Meadow Elementary School's student population of 582 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fox Meadow Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fox Meadow Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1943 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
39%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
39%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox Meadow Elementary School's ranking?
Fox Meadow Elementary School is ranked #1943 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Fox Meadow Elementary School often compared to?
Fox Meadow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clinton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Fox Meadow Elementary School?
582 students attend Fox Meadow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Fox Meadow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fox Meadow Elementary School?
Fox Meadow Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fox Meadow Elementary School offer ?
Fox Meadow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fox Meadow Elementary School part of?
Fox Meadow Elementary School is part of School District U-46.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
SPRING BREAK
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
LAST DAY - NO EMERGENCY DAYS USED
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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