Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fox Ridge School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
77%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Fox Ridge School?
415 students attend Fox Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fox Ridge School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fox Ridge School?
Fox Ridge School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fox Ridge School offer ?
Fox Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fox Ridge School part of?
Fox Ridge School is part of St Charles Community Unit School District 303.
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