Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ira A. Fulton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School's student population of 590 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ira A. Fulton Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
17%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ira A. Fulton Elementary School's ranking?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ira A. Fulton Elementary School often compared to?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, Santan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ira A. Fulton Elementary School?
590 students attend Ira A. Fulton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ira A. Fulton Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ira A. Fulton Elementary School?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ira A. Fulton Elementary School offer ?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ira A. Fulton Elementary School part of?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School for Students
July 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
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