Fultondale Elementary School
- Fultondale Elementary School serves 895 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Fultondale Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fultondale Elementary School's student population of 895 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 895 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fultondale Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fultondale Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #863 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 7% |
| Black | 42% | 33% |
| White | 29% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fultondale Elementary School is Tarrant High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tarrant High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Tarrant Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Tarrant Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 338 students
2.0 miles
1269 Portland St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205)841-7541 2.0 PK-2 338 - Birmingham Tarrant High School Grades: 7-12 | 472 students
2.0 miles
91 Black Creek Road
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205)849-0172 2.0 7-12 472 - Birmingham Jefferson Co Counseling Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12
2.1 miles
50 Long St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205)379-4250 2.1 K-12 n/a - Birmingham Tarrant Intermediate School Grades: 3-6 | 360 students
2.1 miles
1 Wildcat Drive
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205)849-0168 2.1 3-6 360 - Birmingham William E Burkett Multi-handicapped Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 86 students
2.1 miles
8601 Old Highway 31
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205)379-2800 2.1 K-12 86
School Reviews
| 5 I love my school. Good kids and great teachers. 4th grade ask for Mrs.Dunn... Thats my teacher. She is awsome. - Posted by Student/Alumni - princ |
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