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Fulton Elementary School vs. Hammond Elementary School

Should you attend Fulton Elementary School or Hammond Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fulton Elementary School
11600 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Hammond Elementary School
8110 Aladdin Dr
Laurel, MD 20723
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Fulton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Hammond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 866 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fulton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 739 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hammond Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
866 students
739 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fulton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hammond Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fulton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hammond Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fulton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hammond Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fulton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Howard County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hammond Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Howard County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#59 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
#202 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fulton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hammond Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 5% in MD)
54%
(Top 10% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fulton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Howard County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hammond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Howard County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Top 10% in MD)
61%
(Top 30% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fulton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Howard County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hammond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Howard County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MD)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fulton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Howard County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hammond Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Howard County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fulton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hammond Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
46
-
Kindergarten Students
111
119
Grade 1 Students
136
117
Grade 2 Students
146
123
Grade 3 Students
142
128
Grade 4 Students
145
126
Grade 5 Students
140
126

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fulton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hammond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fulton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hammond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fulton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hammond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
36%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fulton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hammond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fulton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hammond Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Howard County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fulton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Howard County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hammond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Howard County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fulton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Howard County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hammond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Howard County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fulton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Howard County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hammond Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Howard County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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