Fox Elementary

Summary:

Fox Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school located in Belmont, California, serving 407 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, which is ranked 99 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fox Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in California, with a statewide ranking of 118 out of 5,862 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized assessments, including Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Test (CAST), is significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 82.19% of Fox Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 80.4% for the district and 47.04% for the state. The school's exceptional performance extends to mathematics and science as well, with 83.11% and 87.14% of students proficient or better, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools, Fox Elementary's academic performance is consistently higher than other schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, such as Central Elementary and Cipriani Elementary. The school's performance also exceeds that of most schools in the neighboring San Mateo-Foster City School District, including George Hall Elementary, Highlands Elementary, Laurel Elementary, Meadow Heights Elementary, and Beresford Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3100 Saint James Rd.
       Belmont, CA  94002-2956


(650) 637-4850

District: Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,249 Help


Students who attend Fox Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ralston Intermediate
High:    Carlmont High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.1 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
45.0%
White:
22.4%
Two or more races:
20.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fox Elementary ranks better than 98% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.56. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Fox Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (45%), White (22.4%), two or more races (20%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fox Elementary is 26.1, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fox Elementary is $11,249. 3 elementary schools in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fox Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fox Elementary 118th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Fox Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary 99th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fox Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.80 671st 4809 86.0%
2005 88.17 582nd 4822 87.9%
2006 91.84 387th 4818 92.0%
2007 95.52 193rd 5113 96.2%
2008 88.33 567th 5113 88.9%
2009 88.92 536th 5193 89.7%
2010 88.80 516th 5314 90.3%
2011 79.81 1018th 5377 81.1%
2012 87.87 560th 5390 89.6%
2013 85.09 750th 5530 86.4%
2015 93.68 402nd 5611 92.8%
2016 94.10 368th 5614 93.4%
2017 93.64 416th 5692 92.7%
2018 94.41 336th 5662 94.1%
2019 96.47 184th 5789 96.8%
2021 97.67 39th 1417 97.2%
2022 98.02 97th 5883 98.4%
2023 97.97 99th 5874 98.3%
2024 97.56 118th 5862 98.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.38 103rd 445 76.9%
2023 90.89 17th 669 97.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Fox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.32 262nd 5413 95.2%
2019 96.29 143rd 5492 97.4%
2021 97.27 32nd 1267 97.5%
2022 98.90 11th 5635 99.8%
2023 98.19 49th 5617 99.1%
2024 97.26 97th 5605 98.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Fox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.48 414th 5431 92.4%
2019 94.94 254th 5510 95.4%
2021 96.82 46th 1272 96.4%
2022 95.96 236th 5663 95.8%
2023 96.95 153rd 5650 97.3%
2024 96.40 168th 5636 97.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.24 470th 1071 56.1%
2019 76.07 231st 1149 79.9%
2022 82.78 85th 1154 92.6%
2023 84.72 45th 1190 96.2%
2024 82.72 98th 1203 91.9%
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Rank History for White students at Fox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.07 333rd 2737 87.8%
2019 83.80 310th 2834 89.1%
2022 89.24 140th 2726 94.9%
2023 88.52 150th 2662 94.4%
2024 88.33 134th 2647 94.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Fox Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 326 8 77 9 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1989 312 9 73 16 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1990 319 6 70 19 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1991 312 16 60 20 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 344 14 70 37 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1993 346 13 72 49 4 n/a n/a 0 484
1994 354 16 84 48 6 n/a n/a 0 508
1995 272 8 64 31 7 n/a n/a 0 382
1996 272 8 64 31 7 n/a n/a 0 382
1997 266 10 63 37 8 n/a n/a 0 384
1998 244 7 73 36 7 n/a n/a 0 367
1999 205 8 80 33 5 n/a n/a 14 345
2000 189 8 79 41 5 n/a n/a 16 338
2001 169 2 64 30 3 n/a n/a 50 318
2002 180 3 73 21 3 n/a n/a 46 326
2003 180 3 73 21 3 n/a n/a 46 326
2004 176 4 61 18 0 n/a n/a 34 293
2005 194 1 53 26 0 n/a n/a 32 306
2006 172 3 70 26 0 n/a n/a 37 308
2007 169 5 83 27 0 n/a n/a 34 318
2008 167 8 91 31 n/a n/a n/a 0 297
2009 175 6 96 32 0 8 32 0 349
2010 255 8 133 42 0 8 17 0 463
2011 236 6 123 37 1 5 1 0 409
2012 237 9 131 36 1 4 5 0 423
2013 258 12 125 34 1 1 12 0 443
2014 250 8 131 34 0 1 25 0 449
2015 257 7 153 28 0 2 38 0 485
2016 243 7 163 29 0 2 51 0 495
2017 220 8 169 33 0 3 70 0 503
2018 202 4 170 35 0 1 81 0 493
2019 203 2 179 29 0 1 77 0 491
2020 187 7 197 37 1 1 72 0 502
2021 155 5 196 42 1 0 81 0 480
2022 111 6 199 45 0 0 62 0 423
2023 102 3 185 41 0 3 73 0 407
2024 95 3 191 46 0 4 85 0 424

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 17.2 24.4 n/a
1989 410 17.2 23.8 n/a
1990 414 19.7 21.0 n/a
1991 408 20.5 19.9 n/a
1992 465 20.8 22.3 2.4
1993 484 21.5 22.5 4.8
1994 508 23.5 21.6 3.5
1995 382 18.5 20.6 1
1996 382 18.5 20.6 1
1997 384 19.6 19.6 2.1
1998 367 19.5 18.8 1.4
1999 345 21.6 16.0 3
2000 338 20.0 16.9 2.8
2001 318 16.0 19.9 3.7
2002 326 16.4 19.9 3.9
2003 326 16.4 19.9 3.9
2004 293 16.0 18.3 5.4
2005 306 17.5 17.5 4
2006 308 18.5 16.6 9.6
2007 318 16.8 18.9 5.3
2008 297 19.5 15.2 5.1
2009 349 19.9 16.2 7.2
2010 463 21.5 21.5 6
2011 409 n/a n/a 6.8
2012 423 19.3 21.8 n/a
2013 443 18.9 23.4 4.5
2014 449 19.0 23.6 3.6
2015 485 19.0 25.5 4.5
2016 495 19.0 26.0 3.6
2017 503 20.0 25.1 2.6
2018 493 20.0 24.6 6.1
2019 491 18.6 26.3 3.9
2020 502 n/a n/a 6
2021 480 19.8 24.2 3.8
2022 423 17.9 23.5 3.8
2023 407 16.8 24.2 4.4
2024 424 16.2 26.1 6.4

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 17.2 24.4 n/a
1989 410 17.2 23.8 n/a
1990 414 19.7 21.0 n/a
1991 408 20.5 19.9 n/a
1992 465 20.8 22.3 2.4
1993 484 21.5 22.5 4.8
1994 508 23.5 21.6 3.5
1995 382 18.5 20.6 1
1996 382 18.5 20.6 1
1997 384 19.6 19.6 2.1
1998 367 19.5 18.8 1.4
1999 345 21.6 16.0 3
2000 338 20.0 16.9 2.8
2001 318 16.0 19.9 3.7
2002 326 16.4 19.9 3.9
2003 326 16.4 19.9 3.9
2004 293 16.0 18.3 5.4
2005 306 17.5 17.5 4
2006 308 18.5 16.6 9.6
2007 318 16.8 18.9 5.3
2008 297 19.5 15.2 5.1
2009 349 19.9 16.2 7.2
2010 463 21.5 21.5 6
2011 409 n/a n/a 6.8
2012 423 19.3 21.8 n/a
2013 443 18.9 23.4 4.5
2014 449 19.0 23.6 3.6
2015 485 19.0 25.5 4.5
2016 495 19.0 26.0 3.6
2017 503 20.0 25.1 2.6
2018 493 20.0 24.6 6.1
2019 491 18.6 26.3 3.9
2020 502 n/a n/a 6
2021 480 19.8 24.2 3.8
2022 423 17.9 23.5 3.8
2023 407 16.8 24.2 4.4
2024 424 16.2 26.1 6.4

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Fox Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201292.0%8.0%0.0%0.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
201397.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201496.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201597.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201693.0%7.0%0.0%0.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%96.0%97.0%97.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202196.8%2.2%0.0%96.8%96.8%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fox Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,249

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fox Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 184th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 99th of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fox Elementary)80.877
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary)81.881.8
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fox Elementary)86.390.5
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary)84.787.6
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fox Elementary)8278.8
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary)81.273.6
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fox Elementary)9189.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary)82.879.7
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fox Elementary)87.791.3
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary)8182.1
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fox Elementary)71.685.5
 13.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary)76.678.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Fox Elementary)68.989.9
 20.9%
   5th Grade Science (Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary)67.973.3
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students491407
 17.1%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian179185
 3.4%
Hispanic2941
 41.4%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White203102
 49.8%
Two or More Races7773
 5.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.9%4.4%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fox Elementary

Yes! Fox Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 118th of 5862 California elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Fox Elementary.

Students at Fox Elementary are 45% Asian, 22% White, 20% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic.

Students who attend Fox Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ralston Intermediate
High : Carlmont High


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