Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ira A. Fulton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School's student population of 672 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ira A. Fulton Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#131 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
15%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ira A. Fulton Elementary School's ranking?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School is ranked #131 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ira A. Fulton Elementary School often compared to?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chandler Traditional - Independence, Santan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ira A. Fulton Elementary School?
672 students attend Ira A. Fulton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ira A. Fulton Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ira A. Fulton Elementary School?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ira A. Fulton Elementary School offer ?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ira A. Fulton Elementary School part of?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
High School Graduations - Last Day of School (1/2 DAY)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School for Students
July 17, 2024 (Wednesday)
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