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Fullerton Elementary

Summary:

Fullerton Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 411 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district, which is ranked 17th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fullerton Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (35.28%) and Asian (3.65%) students compared to nearby schools. The school's academic performance on the MCAP tests is generally on par with or slightly above the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. However, the school's 5th-grade students struggle in Mathematics, with only 29.9% proficient or better, compared to 26.1% for the district and 28.8% for the state. Interestingly, the school's Hispanic students rank 59th out of 347 Maryland elementary schools, with a 4-star rating, while the White students rank 270th out of 528 with a 2-star rating.

Fullerton Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 218th out of 867 Maryland elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 449th out of 859 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the school's performance has not kept pace with the state's overall academic progress. Nearby schools, such as Shady Spring Elementary, have similar student populations and academic performance, while Villa Cresta Elementary has a higher percentage of White students and better MCAP test scores. Additionally, Fullerton Elementary has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 36.07% in 2021-2022 to 57.66% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4400 Fullerton Ave
       Baltimore, MD  21236-4615

(410) 887-5234

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
449th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,769 Help


Students who attend Fullerton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Parkville Middle
High:    Overlea High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.2%
White:
35.3%
Hispanic:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fullerton Elementary ranks worse than 52.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 47th among 108 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Fullerton Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.2%), White (35.3%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fullerton Elementary is 14.8, which is the 49th best among 108 elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fullerton Elementary is $17,769. 65 elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fullerton Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Baltimore County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore County Public Schools 17th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fullerton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fullerton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.92 701st 803 12.7%
2005 12.03 726th 805 9.8%
2006 10.16 737th 804 8.3%
2007 12.36 729th 818 10.9%
2008 86.52 35th 838 95.8%
2009 87.87 18th 850 97.9%
2010 85.65 48th 855 94.4%
2011 81.55 96th 853 88.7%
2012 79.31 130th 857 84.8%
2013 78.25 147th 847 82.6%
2014 74.96 218th 867 74.9%
2015 71.39 238th 859 72.3%
2016 56.36 337th 845 60.1%
2017 44.98 427th 847 49.6%
2018 45.42 430th 857 49.8%
2019 40.39 466th 853 45.4%
2021 50.08 281st 802 65.0%
2022 41.62 471st 862 45.4%
2023 37.38 483rd 855 43.5%
2024 40.70 449th 859 47.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fullerton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.63 78th 136 42.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fullerton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.71 192nd 546 64.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Fullerton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.22 376th 796 52.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Fullerton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.84 242nd 788 69.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Fullerton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.27 172nd 504 65.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fullerton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.05 59th 347 83.0%
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Rank History for White students at Fullerton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.28 270th 528 48.9%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a citizen
Sunday, March 8, 2009

Open Quote I attended this school a long time ago and I find that they strive to maintain a high standard. The provide excellent service to the students in need and their education can be described as outstanding. They achieve more than what they deserve and should be proclaimed a blue ribbon school. Check out how well they achieve in the MSA. Each day they achieve a higher status. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fullerton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 511 20 6 0 0 n/a n/a -4 533
1990 522 28 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1991 438 11 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1992 467 16 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1993 486 22 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1994 480 26 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1995 455 35 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1996 455 35 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1997 461 36 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1998 433 43 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 491
1999 433 43 15 2 2 n/a n/a 0 495
2000 413 56 23 1 2 n/a n/a 0 495
2001 429 71 26 4 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 390 83 22 14 1 n/a n/a 0 510
2003 390 83 22 14 1 n/a n/a 0 510
2004 397 88 24 8 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2005 365 110 25 14 4 n/a n/a 0 518
2006 353 118 31 13 4 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 347 122 32 16 3 n/a n/a 0 520
2008 327 124 44 11 6 n/a n/a 0 512
2009 320 132 46 12 7 n/a n/a 0 517
2010 314 137 63 13 7 n/a n/a 0 534
2011 296 131 62 25 4 0 30 0 548
2012 298 142 66 29 2 0 33 0 570
2013 303 140 61 19 1 1 28 0 553
2014 308 125 62 38 0 1 32 0 566
2015 310 149 74 45 0 0 30 0 608
2016 315 156 69 46 2 0 43 0 631
2017 294 181 61 54 3 0 43 0 636
2018 289 188 52 49 3 0 47 0 628
2019 268 206 49 43 6 0 46 0 618
2020 247 227 50 53 3 1 36 0 617
2021 204 222 49 58 3 1 37 0 574
2022 201 206 48 66 2 0 37 0 560
2023 145 161 15 57 1 0 32 0 411

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fullerton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 533 28.0 19.0 n/a
1990 567 28.1 20.1 2.1
1991 460 24.4 18.8 5
1992 495 25.0 19.8 6.9
1993 516 25.5 20.2 6.6
1994 514 25.1 20.5 7.2
1995 496 25.7 19.3 9.5
1996 496 25.7 19.3 9.5
1997 504 26.2 19.2 7.5
1998 491 25.6 19.2 6.7
1999 495 25.7 19.3 17.4
2000 495 26.6 18.6 18.2
2001 531 26.6 20.0 15.3
2002 510 29.4 17.3 17.3
2003 510 29.4 17.3 17.3
2004 519 30.1 17.2 16.8
2005 518 33.0 15.7 14.5
2006 519 33.0 15.7 17.9
2007 520 30.6 17.0 17.9
2008 512 31.8 16.1 22.1
2009 517 31.6 16.4 22.1
2010 534 31.2 17.1 26.4
2011 548 33.0 16.6 31.2
2012 570 33.1 17.2 35.4
2013 553 34.6 15.9 36.5
2014 566 31.5 17.9 36.9
2015 608 34.0 17.8 38.3
2016 631 34.0 18.5 39.9
2017 636 36.5 17.4 40.6
2018 628 35.0 17.9 41.1
2019 618 35.4 17.4 46.1
2020 617 32.6 18.9 48
2021 574 36.6 15.6 49.5
2022 560 33.8 16.5 36.1
2023 411 27.7 14.8 57.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fullerton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 533 28.0 19.0 n/a
1990 567 28.1 20.1 2.1
1991 460 24.4 18.8 5
1992 495 25.0 19.8 6.9
1993 516 25.5 20.2 6.6
1994 514 25.1 20.5 7.2
1995 496 25.7 19.3 9.5
1996 496 25.7 19.3 9.5
1997 504 26.2 19.2 7.5
1998 491 25.6 19.2 6.7
1999 495 25.7 19.3 17.4
2000 495 26.6 18.6 18.2
2001 531 26.6 20.0 15.3
2002 510 29.4 17.3 17.3
2003 510 29.4 17.3 17.3
2004 519 30.1 17.2 16.8
2005 518 33.0 15.7 14.5
2006 519 33.0 15.7 17.9
2007 520 30.6 17.0 17.9
2008 512 31.8 16.1 22.1
2009 517 31.6 16.4 22.1
2010 534 31.2 17.1 26.4
2011 548 33.0 16.6 31.2
2012 570 33.1 17.2 35.4
2013 553 34.6 15.9 36.5
2014 566 31.5 17.9 36.9
2015 608 34.0 17.8 38.3
2016 631 34.0 18.5 39.9
2017 636 36.5 17.4 40.6
2018 628 35.0 17.9 41.1
2019 618 35.4 17.4 46.1
2020 617 32.6 18.9 48
2021 574 36.6 15.6 49.5
2022 560 33.8 16.5 36.1
2023 411 27.7 14.8 57.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fullerton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $494 (3.8%) $12,534 (96.2%) $13,027
2020 $455 (3.7%) $11,734 (96.3%) $12,189
2021 $754 (5.8%) $12,306 (94.2%) $13,059
2022 $1,055 (8.0%) $12,166 (92.0%) $13,220
2023 $1,844 (10.4%) $15,924 (89.6%) $17,769

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fullerton Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 466th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 483rd of 855 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students618411
 33.5%
African American206161
 21.8%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian4915
 69.4%
Hispanic4357
 32.6%
Pacific Islander00
White268145
 45.9%
Two or More Races4632
 30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%57.7%
 11.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fullerton Elementary

Students at Fullerton Elementary are 39% African American, 35% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Fullerton Elementary ranks 449th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Fullerton Elementary.

Students who attend Fullerton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Parkville Middle
High : Overlea High


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