Fulton Elementary

Summary:

Fulton Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Fulton, Maryland, serving 879 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district, which is ranked 2nd out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 5-star rating.

Fulton Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both mathematics and English language arts (ELA) assessments. For the 2023-2024 school year, 72% of Fulton students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 41.1% for the Howard County district and 24.1% for the state of Maryland. In ELA, 72.3% of Fulton students were proficient or better, compared to 63% for the district and 48.4% for the state. The school has been ranked among the top 6.5% of elementary schools in Maryland for several years, and it excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups.

Fulton Elementary's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 36.18% White, 15.93% African American, 5.46% Hispanic, 32.99% Asian, and 9.1% two or more races, is a strength of the school. However, it has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with only 7.39% of students in this category, suggesting it serves a relatively affluent community. Compared to nearby schools, such as Laurel Woods Elementary, Fulton Elementary's academic performance is significantly higher, despite spending less per student.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11600 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759

(410) 880-5957

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
56^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,085

Students who attend Fulton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lime Kiln Middle
High:	Reservoir High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 866

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.3%

Asian:

31.6%

African American:

17.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fulton Elementary ranks better than 93.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 12^th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.73. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Fulton Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.3%), Asian (31.6%), African American (17%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fulton Elementary is 15.4. 39 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fulton Elementary is $15,085, which is the lowest among 42 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Howard County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard County Public Schools 2^nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fulton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fulton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	5.34	761^st	803	5.2%
2005	6.54	756^th	805	6.1%
2006	12.55	719^th	804	10.6%
2007	11.34	736^th	818	10.0%
2008	80.16	127^th	838	84.8%
2009	78.77	148^th	850	82.6%
2010	76.22	186^th	855	78.2%
2011	67.49	284^th	853	66.7%
2012	71.08	246^th	857	71.3%
2013	81.84	105^th	847	87.6%
2014	83.41	102^nd	867	88.2%
2015	91.94	67^th	859	92.2%
2016	91.77	66^th	845	92.2%
2017	92.32	63^rd	847	92.6%
2018	93.81	51^st	857	94.0%
2019	90.09	78^th	853	90.9%
2021	95.64	36^th	802	95.5%
2022	95.68	31^st	862	96.4%
2023	92.26	62^nd	855	92.7%
2024	92.73	56^th	859	93.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fulton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.63	11^th	52	78.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Fulton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	94.35	30^th	796	96.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Fulton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	94.56	33^rd	788	95.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Fulton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.36	30^th	128	76.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Fulton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.31	11^th	504	97.8%

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Rank History for White students at Fulton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.00	117^th	528	77.8%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, June 30, 2011

Be careful in assuming this is a great school like other howard county schools. There are deep-seated problems here. Test scores are trending down, which will hopefully bring light to these issues that have long been ignored. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Fulton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	396	26	29	2	0	n/a	n/a	453
1999	455	23	41	4	0	n/a	n/a	523
2000	460	24	42	4	1	n/a	n/a	531
2001	480	29	59	5	2	n/a	n/a	575
2002	539	27	64	12	3	n/a	n/a	645
2003	539	27	64	12	3	n/a	n/a	645
2004	597	48	99	13	5	n/a	n/a	762
2005	566	54	117	15	4	n/a	n/a	756
2006	560	53	146	21	5	n/a	n/a	785
2007	493	48	120	19	3	n/a	n/a	683
2008	460	53	134	16	3	n/a	n/a	666
2009	433	51	136	16	2	n/a	n/a	638
2010	421	58	153	18	2	n/a	n/a	652
2011	389	61	137	26	3	2	37	655
2012	384	66	151	26	1	0	42	670
2013	332	78	163	29	0	2	44	648
2014	338	85	197	29	0	3	51	703
2015	342	90	197	24	0	3	49	705
2016	372	90	217	24	0	2	48	753
2017	383	102	250	25	0	2	70	832
2018	392	114	265	30	0	2	75	878
2019	380	130	279	42	1	2	84	918
2020	423	164	296	47	1	1	89	1021
2021	306	132	281	41	2	0	76	838
2022	311	145	284	50	2	1	75	868
2023	318	140	290	48	2	1	80	879
2024	314	147	274	39	1	0	91	866

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 Fulton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	453	30.0	15.1	4
1999	523	30.0	17.4	4.6
2000	531	36.0	14.8	3.6
2001	575	36.0	16.0	2.8
2002	645	41.5	15.5	2.2
2003	645	41.5	15.5	2.2
2004	762	49.5	15.4	2.1
2005	756	49.0	15.4	1.9
2006	785	50.0	15.7	2.3
2007	683	49.5	13.8	2.8
2008	666	50.0	13.3	1.8
2009	638	49.0	13.0	2.4
2010	652	44.0	14.8	2.5
2011	655	46.0	14.2	4.3
2012	670	45.0	14.8	7.5
2013	648	47.0	13.7	6.3
2014	703	50.0	14.0	5.8
2015	705	51.0	13.8	4.7
2016	753	51.0	14.7	4.4
2017	832	56.0	14.8	3.7
2018	878	59.0	14.8	3.8
2019	918	61.0	15.0	3.9
2020	1021	63.0	16.2	3.7
2021	838	56.4	14.8	5.5
2022	868	58.6	14.8	5.5
2023	879	58.2	15.1	7.4
2024	866	56.0	15.4	7.5

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 Fulton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	453	30.0	15.1	4
1999	523	30.0	17.4	4.6
2000	531	36.0	14.8	3.6
2001	575	36.0	16.0	2.8
2002	645	41.5	15.5	2.2
2003	645	41.5	15.5	2.2
2004	762	49.5	15.4	2.1
2005	756	49.0	15.4	1.9
2006	785	50.0	15.7	2.3
2007	683	49.5	13.8	2.8
2008	666	50.0	13.3	1.8
2009	638	49.0	13.0	2.4
2010	652	44.0	14.8	2.5
2011	655	46.0	14.2	4.3
2012	670	45.0	14.8	7.5
2013	648	47.0	13.7	6.3
2014	703	50.0	14.0	5.8
2015	705	51.0	13.8	4.7
2016	753	51.0	14.7	4.4
2017	832	56.0	14.8	3.7
2018	878	59.0	14.8	3.8
2019	918	61.0	15.0	3.9
2020	1021	63.0	16.2	3.7
2021	838	56.4	14.8	5.5
2022	868	58.6	14.8	5.5
2023	879	58.2	15.1	7.4
2024	866	56.0	15.4	7.5

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 Fulton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$401 (3.4%)	$11,294 (96.6%)	$11,696
2020	$466 (3.7%)	$12,064 (96.3%)	$12,530
2021	$775 (5.4%)	$13,583 (94.6%)	$14,359
2022	$937 (6.3%)	$14,036 (93.7%)	$14,973
2023	$719 (4.8%)	$14,366 (95.2%)	$15,085

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fulton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 62^nd of 855 Elementary schools	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	918	879	4.2%
African American	130	140	7.7%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	279	290	3.9%
Hispanic	42	48	14.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	380	318	16.3%
Two or More Races	84	80	4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.9%	7.4%	3.5%

Schools Near Fulton Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fulton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11600 Scaggsville Rd	Fulton	20759	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5957	866	56	15.4	7.5%	314 (36.3%)	147 (17.0%)	39 (4.5%)	274 (31.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (10.5%)	92.7	56^th of 859 public elementary schools	93.5%		92.3	62^nd of 855 public elementary schools	92.7%	6	85.4	68.3	61.8	72.0	77.6	68.3	71.1	72.3	46.7	$15,085	$719	$14,366
Hammond Elementary	Public	K-5	8110 Aladdin Dr	Laurel	20723	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5890	739	48	15.5	19.4%	315 (42.6%)	182 (24.6%)	67 (9.1%)	106 (14.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (8.9%)	80.2	165^th of 859 public elementary schools	80.8%		87.1	105^th of 855 public elementary schools	87.7%	60	57.0	45.7	52.4	51.7	61.9	56.7	66.7	61.7	44.1	$15,353	$722	$14,631
Pointers Run Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6600 South Trotter Rd	Clarksville	21029	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-7142	830	57	14.5	7.8%	314 (37.8%)	107 (12.9%)	51 (6.1%)	287 (34.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	67 (8.1%)	94.8	39^th of 859 public elementary schools	95.5%		93.9	49^th of 855 public elementary schools	94.3%	10	84.2	72.9	64.3	73.7	84.9	73.6	69.3	76.0	52.1	$16,571	$753	$15,819
Burtonsville Elementary	Public	K-5	15516 Old Columbia Pike	Burtonsville	20866	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5700	609	44	13.9	52.7%	31 (5.1%)	371 (60.9%)	120 (19.7%)	69 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	54.5	336^th of 859 public elementary schools	60.9%		55.2	335^th of 855 public elementary schools	60.8%	1	41.1	28.7	32.5	34.2	54.6	42.3	51.7	49.8	27.1	$16,778	$969	$15,809
Gorman Crossing Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9999 Winter Sun Rd	Laurel	20723	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5900	728	54	13.4	20.5%	124 (17.0%)	275 (37.8%)	107 (14.7%)	188 (25.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.4%)	78.3	179^th of 859 public elementary schools	79.2%		76.2	196^th of 855 public elementary schools	77.1%	17	66.7	46.5	39.8	50.7	67.3	62.4	65.3	64.9	33.1	$15,872	$712	$15,161
Bond Mill Elementary	Public	K-5	16001 Sherwood Ave	Laurel	20707	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 497-3600	468	32	14.6	52.6%	70 (15.0%)	204 (43.6%)	129 (27.6%)	30 (6.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.4%)	42.5	441^st of 859 public elementary schools	48.7%		36.6	491^st of 855 public elementary schools	42.6%	50	13.2	23.6	22.1	19.9	43.4	62.9	41.2	49.6	24.1	$17,975	$1,502	$16,473
Scotchtown Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15950 Dorset Rd	Laurel	20707	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 497-3994	568	38	14.9	76.2%	24 (4.2%)	224 (39.4%)	277 (48.8%)	16 (2.8%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (2.8%)	13.5	752^nd of 859 public elementary schools	12.5%		16.1	715^th of 855 public elementary schools	16.4%	37	12.0	7.7	14.5	11.4	20.9	19.2	23.0	21.0	9.5	$18,600	$1,682	$16,918
Atholton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Seneca Dr	Columbia	21046	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-6853	520	36	14.6	17.3%	252 (48.5%)	110 (21.2%)	66 (12.7%)	33 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (11.2%)	82.7	146^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.0%		78.7	173^rd of 855 public elementary schools	79.8%	27	55.7	46.1	50.6	50.9	69.6	68.4	63.6	67.2	42.3	$16,440	$784	$15,655
Clemens Crossing Elementary	Public	K-5	10320 Quarterstaff Rd	Columbia	21044	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 313-6866	506	36	13.9	23.1%	200 (39.5%)	127 (25.1%)	65 (12.8%)	59 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	51 (10.1%)	87.1	101^st of 859 public elementary schools	88.2%		75	206^th of 855 public elementary schools	75.9%	105	69.0	52.9	50.0	57.1	69.5	65.5	76.7	70.7	42.9	$17,686	$720	$16,965
Forest Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9550 Gorman Rd	Laurel	20723	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 880-5950	679	52	13.0	35.2%	94 (13.8%)	278 (40.9%)	144 (21.2%)	116 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	41 (6.0%)	46.2	409^th of 859 public elementary schools	52.4%		51.1	363^rd of 855 public elementary schools	57.5%	46	34.6	31.1	24.7	30.3	52.0	39.3	49.5	46.5	21.1	$16,206	$824	$15,382

Frequently Asked Questions about Fulton Elementary

What schools do graduates of Fulton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fulton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lime Kiln Middle
High : Reservoir High

What district is Fulton Elementary in?

Howard County Public Schools

How many students attend Fulton Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 866 students attended Fulton Elementary.

Is Fulton Elementary a good school?

Yes. Fulton Elementary ranks in the top 6.5% of Maryland elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Fulton Elementary?

Students at Fulton Elementary are 36% White, 32% Asian, 17% African American, 11% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

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