Fulton Elementary School

631 S Yellow Springs St
Springfield, OH 45506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fulton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Fulton Elementary School's student population of 368 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
368 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Fulton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fulton Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#3172 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fulton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
52%
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 Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
60%
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 Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fulton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fulton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fulton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
40%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fulton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fulton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
11%
6%
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 Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 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 Ohio.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Fulton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
37%
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 Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
6%
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 Ohio by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fulton Elementary School's ranking?
Fulton Elementary School is ranked #3172 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Fulton Elementary School?
368 students attend Fulton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Fulton Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fulton Elementary School?
Fulton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fulton Elementary School offer ?
Fulton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fulton Elementary School part of?
Fulton Elementary School is part of Springfield City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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