Fulton Elementary School

Summary:

Fulton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Middleton, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 262. The school is part of the Fulton Schools district, which is ranked 404 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fulton Elementary School faces several challenges, including a lack of racial diversity, with 91.6% of students being white, and high chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 6.6% in 2018-2019 to 14.0% in 2022-2023. The school's test scores are consistently below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (29.2%) and Math (29.2%) significantly lower than the state averages of 39.6% and 43.4%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 58.4% in 2022-2023, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Compared to nearby schools, such as PewamoWestphalia Elementary School and Eureka School, Fulton Elementary School's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and better statewide rankings. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 997 out of 1,408 Michigan elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 892 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, and gender-based achievement gaps also warrant further attention and intervention from the district and school leadership.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8060 Ely Hwy
       Middleton, MI  48856-9704


(989) 236-7234

District: Fulton Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
892nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,361 Help


Students who attend Fulton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fulton Middle School
High:    Fulton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  262

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.6%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.4% Help


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Compare Details Fulton Elementary School ranks worse than 60% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fulton Elementary School is 17.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fulton Elementary School is $14,361.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fulton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton Elementary School 892nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Fulton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fulton Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton Schools 404th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fulton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.00 668th 1545 56.8%
2007 62.10 684th 1565 56.3%
2008 66.81 583rd 1577 63.0%
2009 66.97 609th 1589 61.7%
2010 72.77 419th 1552 73.0%
2011 68.38 526th 1552 66.1%
2012 46.81 914th 1566 41.6%
2013 48.79 865th 1563 44.7%
2014 46.14 899th 1533 41.4%
2015 46.38 898th 1580 43.2%
2016 38.13 983rd 1548 36.5%
2017 40.91 858th 1466 41.5%
2018 35.76 994th 1448 31.4%
2019 28.75 997th 1408 29.2%
2022 44.18 704th 1344 47.6%
2023 40.65 842nd 1470 42.7%
2024 37.70 892nd 1486 40.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.07 942nd 1397 32.6%
2019 37.20 744th 1134 34.4%
2022 56.81 418th 1099 62.0%
2023 56.55 504th 1350 62.7%
2024 39.36 819th 1381 40.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.42 955th 1443 33.8%
2019 40.21 713th 1171 39.1%
2022 57.40 417th 1106 62.3%
2023 44.36 695th 1321 47.4%
2024 34.99 849th 1342 36.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.28 1014th 1446 29.9%
2019 23.67 951st 1196 20.5%
2022 28.28 824th 1139 27.7%
2023 32.97 881st 1334 34.0%
2024 30.36 927th 1347 31.2%
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Rank History for White students at Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.62 972nd 1253 22.4%
2019 21.96 938th 1128 16.8%
2022 31.98 756th 1102 31.4%
2023 29.31 869th 1198 27.5%
2024 27.14 908th 1204 24.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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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Enrollment information for Fulton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 533 0 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 547
1989 508 0 2 13 4 n/a n/a 0 527
1990 512 0 2 7 7 n/a n/a 0 528
1991 506 0 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 519
1992 482 0 2 8 7 n/a n/a 0 499
1993 477 0 2 10 6 n/a n/a 0 495
1994 494 0 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 510
1995 442 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1996 442 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1997 392 0 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1998 453 1 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1999 464 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 472
2000 476 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2001 450 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 455
2002 464 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2003 464 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2004 421 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 444 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2006 451 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 4 460
2007 422 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 5 435
2008 399 6 1 8 n/a n/a n/a 4 418
2009 380 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 4 392
2010 367 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 2 377
2011 364 6 1 7 0 1 0 0 379
2012 357 2 1 10 0 0 2 0 372
2013 311 2 1 15 0 0 6 0 335
2014 307 2 0 21 0 0 7 0 337
2015 309 1 0 23 0 0 6 0 339
2016 311 3 0 22 0 0 6 0 342
2017 289 1 0 15 0 0 8 0 313
2018 273 1 1 18 0 0 6 0 299
2019 244 1 1 15 0 0 3 0 264
2020 258 1 1 15 0 0 6 0 281
2021 252 3 1 14 3 0 8 0 281
2022 226 1 4 14 2 0 5 0 252
2023 240 0 1 14 2 0 5 0 262

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 n/a n/a n/a
1989 527 n/a n/a 10.6
1990 528 30.0 17.6 14.2
1991 519 n/a n/a n/a
1992 499 n/a n/a 28.1
1993 495 n/a 0.0 22.6
1994 510 25.3 20.2 19.6
1995 457 24.1 19.0 16
1996 457 24.1 19.0 16
1997 404 25.0 16.2 20.3
1998 463 24.0 19.3 14.7
1999 472 24.0 19.7 19.7
2000 484 24.8 19.5 30.4
2001 455 27.0 16.9 28.4
2002 466 15.0 31.1 29.4
2003 466 15.0 31.1 29.4
2004 430 25.5 16.9 32.1
2005 448 25.2 17.8 36.4
2006 460 26.3 17.5 37.3
2007 435 25.4 17.1 36.3
2008 418 25.5 16.4 27.3
2009 392 26.3 14.9 34.5
2010 377 22.3 16.8 46.9
2011 379 24.3 15.5 46.2
2012 372 20.5 18.0 31.7
2013 335 20.8 16.0 84.8
2014 337 20.6 16.3 49
2015 339 23.0 14.7 51.6
2016 342 21.0 16.2 53.2
2017 313 19.6 15.9 50.8
2018 299 18.6 16.0 55.5
2019 264 19.4 13.6 51.9
2020 281 19.4 14.4 55.5
2021 281 17.5 16.0 44.1
2022 252 15.2 16.5 48
2023 262 14.8 17.6 58.4

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 n/a n/a n/a
1989 527 n/a n/a 10.6
1990 528 30.0 17.6 14.2
1991 519 n/a n/a n/a
1992 499 n/a n/a 28.1
1993 495 n/a 0.0 22.6
1994 510 25.3 20.2 19.6
1995 457 24.1 19.0 16
1996 457 24.1 19.0 16
1997 404 25.0 16.2 20.3
1998 463 24.0 19.3 14.7
1999 472 24.0 19.7 19.7
2000 484 24.8 19.5 30.4
2001 455 27.0 16.9 28.4
2002 466 15.0 31.1 29.4
2003 466 15.0 31.1 29.4
2004 430 25.5 16.9 32.1
2005 448 25.2 17.8 36.4
2006 460 26.3 17.5 37.3
2007 435 25.4 17.1 36.3
2008 418 25.5 16.4 27.3
2009 392 26.3 14.9 34.5
2010 377 22.3 16.8 46.9
2011 379 24.3 15.5 46.2
2012 372 20.5 18.0 31.7
2013 335 20.8 16.0 84.8
2014 337 20.6 16.3 49
2015 339 23.0 14.7 51.6
2016 342 21.0 16.2 53.2
2017 313 19.6 15.9 50.8
2018 299 18.6 16.0 55.5
2019 264 19.4 13.6 51.9
2020 281 19.4 14.4 55.5
2021 281 17.5 16.0 44.1
2022 252 15.2 16.5 48
2023 262 14.8 17.6 58.4

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,118 (9.3%) $10,965 (90.7%) $12,083
2020 $1,021 (7.9%) $11,927 (92.1%) $12,948
2021 $1,071 (8.7%) $11,224 (91.3%) $12,295
2022 $2,342 (17.0%) $11,467 (83.0%) $13,809
2023 $1,548 (10.8%) $12,813 (89.2%) $14,361

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fulton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 997th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 842nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Elementary School)27.835.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Schools)27.835.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Fulton Elementary School)20.440.5
 20.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Fulton Schools)20.440.5
 20.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Elementary School)51.147.6
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Schools)51.147.6
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Fulton Elementary School)22.247.6
 25.4%
   4th Grade Math (Fulton Schools)22.247.6
 25.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Elementary School)37.538.6
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Schools)37.538.6
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Fulton Elementary School)2018.2
 1.8%
   5th Grade Math (Fulton Schools)2018.2
 1.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Fulton Elementary School)27.511.4
 16.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Fulton Schools)27.511.4
 16.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students264262
 0.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian02
Asian11
Hispanic1514
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White244240
 1.6%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.9%58.4%
 6.5%


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Fulton Elementary School ranks 892nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Fulton Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 262 students attended Fulton Elementary School.

Students who attend Fulton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fulton Middle School
High : Fulton High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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