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#2194 of 2,268 schools in GA

Fox Elementary School

Elementary School · Muscogee County · Columbus, GA

A Muscogee County elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

600 38th St, Columbus, GA 31904

  • Math 7% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-34.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.6 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$13,792
Chronic Absenteeism65.1%

Students at Fox Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency7%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency13%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 10% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2024
Math
7%
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Fox Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,842/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,625

Median home value

$216,100

Median rent

$1,036/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

50.6%

Poverty rate

19.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Truth Spring AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–50.2 mi62Compare →
Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–120.9 mi144Compare →
Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–50.9 mi373Compare →
Hannan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–51.0 mi361Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Muscogee County

Schools in district
53
Rank in district
#44 of 53
District spending per student
$13,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fox Elementary School is listed in Muscogee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fox Elementary School

Fox Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, GA, part of Muscogee County, serving approximately 350 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,194 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fox Elementary School

What grades does Fox Elementary School serve?

Fox Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Fox Elementary School?

Fox Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fox Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fox Elementary School rank in GA?

Fox Elementary School ranks #2,194 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Fox Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fox Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fox Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fox Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fox Elementary School a charter school?

No, Fox Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fox Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Fox Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fox Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Fox Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
350
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Muscogee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.1%
Area population (ZIP 31904)
34,906
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
37.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31904; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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