Fox Meadow Elementary School in South Elgin, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Fox Meadow Elementary School is a suburban public school in South Elgin, Illinois that is part of Elgin School District U - 46. It serves 444 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.8:1. Its teachers have had 30 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 6

444 Students

30 Teachers

1275 Jenna Dr

South Elgin, IL 60177 View local requests

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Fox Meadow Elementary School Demographics

80%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

55%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Fox Meadow Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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