Fulton Elementary School
Tel:
(717)291-6110
- Fulton Elementary School serves 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Fulton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Fulton Elementary School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 427 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fulton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fulton Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2458 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 11% |
| Black | 16% | 15% |
| White | 12% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lancaster SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fulton Elementary School is La Academia Partnership Charter School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Reynolds Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carter And Macrae Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lancaster Carter And Macrae Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 462 students
0.4 miles
251 S Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717)396-6842 0.4 PK-5 462 - Lancaster Reynolds Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 507 students
0.5 miles
605 W Walnut St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717)291-6257 0.5 6-8 507 - Lancaster King Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 541 students
0.6 miles
466 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717)291-6178 0.6 PK-5 541 - Lancaster Thomas Wharton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 347 students
0.7 miles
705 N Mary St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717)291-6281 0.7 PK-5 347 - Lancaster La Academia Partnership Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 214 students
0.8 miles
30 N Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717)295-7763 0.8 6-12 214
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