Fultondale Elementary School
Fultondale Elementary School serves 916 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Fultondale Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 916 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fultondale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fultondale Elementary School's student population of 916 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
916 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fultondale Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fultondale Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
31%
9%
Black
45%
32%
White
23%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fultondale Elementary School's ranking?
Fultondale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Fultondale Elementary School?
916 students attend Fultondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fultondale Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fultondale Elementary School?
Fultondale Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fultondale Elementary School offer ?
Fultondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fultondale Elementary School part of?
Fultondale Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
5 1/31/2011
I love my school. Good kids and great teachers. 4th grade ask for Mrs.Dunn... Thats my teacher. She is awsome.
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