Summary:
The city of Fultondale, Alabama has only one public school serving students - Fultondale Elementary School. This school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the Jefferson County school district.
Fultondale Elementary has a diverse student population, with 41.96% African American, 34.42% Hispanic, and 20.57% White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is consistently below the Jefferson County and Alabama state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, Fultondale's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 26.19% compared to 30.63% for Jefferson County and 42.16% for the state. The school has ranked in the bottom half of Alabama elementary schools for the past three school years.
Factors that may contribute to Fultondale Elementary's academic struggles include a high percentage of students (48.78%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic disadvantage, as well as potential resource constraints with a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 18:1 and below-average spending of $10,126 per student. Addressing these socioeconomic and resource challenges through targeted interventions and increased funding could be crucial steps in helping Fultondale Elementary improve and better support its diverse student population.
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