Fultondale Elementary School ranked #862 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its #807 position in 2022, placing it in the bottom 50% of state schools overall.
Math proficiency was 17% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency stood at 34%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 975 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 82%, including 338 Hispanic and 424 Black (not Hispanic) students, reflecting a diverse student body ranked in the top 5% for diversity statewide.
The school served grades Pre–K through 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; 435 students qualified for free lunch and 36 for reduced–price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges in the community.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 889 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fultondale Elementary School serves the eastern part of its district in Fultondale, AL, covering an area of approximately 14.8 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fultondale Elementary School's student population of 889 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
889 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fultondale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fultondale Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#862 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fultondale Elementary School's ranking?
Fultondale Elementary School is ranked #862 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Fultondale Elementary School?
889 students attend Fultondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fultondale Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 4% 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 21:1, 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-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fultondale Elementary School part of?
Fultondale Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
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