William Fox Elementary

367 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William Fox Elementary School, located in the historic Fan District of Richmond, Virginia, is a prominent public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Situated on Hanover Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding residential neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for the local community. It is well-regarded for its historic architecture, traditional academic programs, and its focus on fostering a close-knit learning environment that balances rigorous instruction with the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is notable for its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher association, which work together to create an enriching educational experience. In addition to core curriculum subjects, William Fox often emphasizes community engagement and cultural activities, reflecting the diverse and vibrant character of the Fan District. Following a significant fire in 2022 that caused extensive damage to the historic building, the school community demonstrated notable resilience, operating out of temporary facilities while maintaining its commitment to academic excellence and school spirit during the restoration process.

367

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Fox Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	23
Black	139
Asian	16
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
158 (43.1%)
Black
139 (37.9%)
Two or More
30 (8.2%)
Hispanic
23 (6.3%)
Asian
16 (4.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)780-6259
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William Fox Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William Fox Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	51%
Male	180	49%

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