Fultondale Elementary School
- Fultondale Elementary School serves 899 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Fultondale Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Fultondale Elementary School's student population of 899 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 899 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Fultondale Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #904 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 8% |
| Black | 43% | 33% |
| White | 27% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Fultondale Elementary 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 | 335 students
2.0 miles
1269 Portland St
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 841-7541 2.0 PK-2 335 - 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 County Counseling Learning Centereast 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 | 378 students
2.1 miles
1 Wildcat Drive
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-0168 2.1 3-6 378 - Morris William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 92 students
2.1 miles
8601 Old Highway 31
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2800 2.1 K-12 92
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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