Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fulton Academy Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fulton Academy Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fulton Academy Of Excellence's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fulton Academy Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fulton Academy Of Excellence is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1760 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
73%
35%
Black
10%
5%
White
9%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fulton Academy Of Excellence's ranking?
Fulton Academy Of Excellence is ranked #1760 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fulton Academy Of Excellence often compared to?
Fulton Academy Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Lansing Elementary Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fulton Academy Of Excellence?
396 students attend Fulton Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Fulton Academy Of Excellence students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fulton Academy Of Excellence?
Fulton Academy Of Excellence has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fulton Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Fulton Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fulton Academy Of Excellence part of?
Fulton Academy Of Excellence is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Fulton Academy Of Excellence located?
Fulton Academy Of Excellence is located in the Delmar Parkway neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 8 other public schools located in Delmar Parkway.
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