Bert H Fulton School serves 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bert H Fulton School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bert H Fulton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bert H Fulton School's student population of 393 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bert H Fulton School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bert H Fulton School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1810 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
24%
27%
Black
7%
17%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bert H Fulton School's ranking?
Bert H Fulton School is ranked #1810 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Bert H Fulton School?
393 students attend Bert H Fulton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bert H Fulton School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bert H Fulton School?
Bert H Fulton School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bert H Fulton School offer ?
Bert H Fulton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bert H Fulton School part of?
Bert H Fulton School is part of CCSD 146 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
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