Fulton Elementary School

5300 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fulton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Fulton Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
329 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Fulton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fulton Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2690 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fulton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤10%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fulton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fulton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fulton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
74%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fulton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fulton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fulton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fulton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fulton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Fulton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fulton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
37%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fulton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fulton Elementary School's ranking?
Fulton Elementary School is ranked #2690 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Fulton Elementary School?
329 students attend Fulton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Fulton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fulton Elementary School?
Fulton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fulton Elementary School offer ?
Fulton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fulton Elementary School part of?
Fulton Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Fulton Elementary School located?
Fulton Elementary School is located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 14 other public schools located in Back of the Yards.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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