Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southern Fulton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southern Fulton El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Warfordsburg, PA, covering approximately 210.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from any point within the zone takes about 15 to 20 minutes, with the farthest area located nearly 17 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Fulton Elementary School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
346 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Students' Futures Matter to Us
School Rankings
Southern Fulton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Fulton Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1560 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Fulton Elementary School's ranking?
Southern Fulton Elementary School is ranked #1560 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Southern Fulton Elementary School?
346 students attend Southern Fulton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southern Fulton Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Fulton Elementary School?
Southern Fulton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southern Fulton Elementary School offer ?
Southern Fulton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southern Fulton Elementary School part of?
Southern Fulton Elementary School is part of Southern Fulton School District.
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