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#1203 of 2,221 schools in MO
Running Fox Elem.
Elementary School · Clark Co. R-i · Alexandria, MO
A Clark Co. R-i elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
27192 US Highway 61, Alexandria, MO 63430
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Running Fox Elem. score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Running Fox Elem. 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,964
Median home value
$150,800
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
97%
Poverty rate
33.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63430; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in CLARK CO. R-I
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | Not available | 368 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clark Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Running Fox Elem. is listed in CLARK CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Running Fox Elem.
Running Fox Elem. is a public elementary school in Alexandria, MO, part of Clark Co. R-i, serving approximately 98 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,203 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Running Fox Elem.
What grades does Running Fox Elem. serve?
Running Fox Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Running Fox Elem.?
Running Fox Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Running Fox Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Running Fox Elem. is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Running Fox Elem. rank in MO?
Running Fox Elem. ranks #1,203 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Running Fox Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Running Fox Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Running Fox Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Running Fox Elem. has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Running Fox Elem. a charter school?
No, Running Fox Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Running Fox Elem. a Title I school?
No, Running Fox Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Running Fox Elem.?
53.1% of students at Running Fox Elem. 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (660) 754-6766
- Area population (ZIP 63430)
- 422
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 63430; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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