Fulton Elementary School

Summary:

Fulton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Springfield, Ohio, serving 368 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Springfield City School District, which is ranked 700 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fulton Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Ohio elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking, with significantly lower performance on state tests compared to the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 23.2% in 2019-2020 to 64% in 2020-2021, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools like Kenton Elementary, Mann Elementary, and Snyder Park Elementary. These nearby schools generally perform better on state tests and have lower chronic absenteeism rates.

Fulton Elementary's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from the 1,389th position in 2013-2014 to the 1,504th position in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger rating dropping from 1 star to 0 stars. The high chronic absenteeism rate and the school's struggles to support its diverse student population may be contributing to the poor academic performance, and addressing these challenges could be crucial in improving the school's outcomes. The overall low performance of the Springfield City School District also suggests that the district may face systemic challenges that are impacting the quality of education across its schools, including Fulton Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-6

 631 S Yellow Springs St
       Springfield, OH  45506-2060


(937) 505-4150

District: Springfield City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1416th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,095 Help


Students who attend Fulton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hayward Middle School
High:    Springfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.2%
White:
21.7%
Hispanic:
20.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.1% Help


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Compare Details Fulton Elementary School ranks worse than 89.8% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Springfield City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.35. (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 Fulton Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47.2%), White (21.7%), Hispanic (20%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fulton Elementary School is 16.3. 8 elementary schools in the Springfield City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fulton Elementary School is $11,095. 8 elementary schools in the Springfield City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fulton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton Elementary School 1416th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Fulton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Springfield City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield City School District 700th of 839 Ohio 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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 1.73 1449th 1471 1.5%
2005 5.41 1427th 1501 4.9%
2006 4.71 1432nd 1504 4.8%
2007 1.95 1588th 1609 1.3%
2008 2.93 1538th 1582 2.8%
2009 2.30 1571st 1610 2.4%
2010 4.82 1584th 1662 4.7%
2011 11.43 1531st 1686 9.2%
2012 19.66 1459th 1709 14.6%
2013 16.88 1467th 1701 13.8%
2014 21.88 1389th 1687 17.7%
2015 7.20 1573rd 1684 6.6%
2016 15.52 1420th 1678 15.4%
2017 10.75 1474th 1651 10.7%
2018 11.03 1458th 1636 10.9%
2019 7.93 1540th 1676 8.1%
2021 9.88 1420th 1610 11.8%
2022 5.21 1524th 1588 4.0%
2023 5.98 1504th 1596 5.8%
2024 9.35 1416th 1577 10.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.53 165th 166 0.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.69 193rd 213 9.4%
2023 7.12 235th 239 1.7%
2024 19.98 226th 258 12.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.71 847th 900 5.9%
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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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.97 1309th 1465 10.6%
2019 10.63 1344th 1465 8.3%
2021 11.09 1257th 1404 10.5%
2022 5.94 1363rd 1419 3.9%
2023 6.96 1368th 1447 5.5%
2024 10.40 1340th 1484 9.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.43 1342nd 1518 11.6%
2019 8.21 1385th 1502 7.8%
2021 7.85 1324th 1467 9.7%
2022 4.27 1443rd 1488 3.0%
2023 6.59 1374th 1483 7.3%
2024 6.27 1388th 1466 5.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.42 824th 956 13.8%
2021 21.67 657th 765 14.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.65 1410th 1536 8.2%
2019 8.08 1410th 1535 8.1%
2021 7.15 1370th 1499 8.6%
2022 3.27 1486th 1518 2.1%
2023 4.75 1432nd 1498 4.4%
2024 8.81 1349th 1485 9.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.47 417th 598 30.3%
2019 28.40 459th 605 24.1%
2021 16.56 503rd 533 5.6%
2022 10.37 589th 601 2.0%
2023 12.98 580th 610 4.9%
2024 32.90 397th 603 34.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.51 188th 216 13.0%
2023 10.70 222nd 233 4.7%
2024 30.05 171st 234 26.9%
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Rank History for White students at Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.81 1257th 1309 4.0%
2019 1.21 1255th 1271 1.3%
2021 3.07 1201st 1249 3.8%
2022 0.57 1234th 1242 0.6%
2023 1.75 1193rd 1215 1.8%
2024 0.50 1182nd 1190 0.7%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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 266 264 0 0 0 n/a n/a 22 552
1989 271 255 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1990 294 235 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1991 271 220 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1992 283 210 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1993 276 189 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1994 287 173 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 283 134 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1996 283 134 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1997 238 120 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1998 234 115 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1999 243 147 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2000 234 147 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2001 200 155 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2002 143 149 0 0 0 n/a n/a 15 307
2003 143 149 0 0 0 n/a n/a 15 307
2004 201 254 0 6 1 n/a n/a 37 499
2005 164 178 0 3 1 n/a n/a 25 371
2006 148 152 0 3 0 n/a n/a 15 318
2007 151 155 0 3 0 n/a n/a 29 338
2008 138 145 0 4 0 n/a n/a 34 321
2009 118 145 1 10 0 n/a n/a 35 309
2010 116 175 0 18 0 n/a n/a 38 347
2011 138 168 0 22 0 1 36 0 365
2012 131 151 0 30 1 0 22 0 335
2013 139 159 1 31 0 0 42 0 372
2014 145 162 0 43 0 0 55 0 405
2015 132 153 0 30 0 0 56 0 371
2016 151 165 0 49 0 0 60 0 425
2017 142 128 0 44 0 0 49 0 363
2018 120 128 2 47 0 0 64 0 361
2019 100 141 2 42 0 3 59 0 347
2020 119 139 1 51 0 3 66 0 379
2021 110 130 0 51 0 3 68 0 362
2022 113 144 0 63 1 2 73 0 396
2023 105 148 1 72 1 2 39 0 368
2024 92 200 0 85 1 2 44 0 424

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 552 26.0 21.2 0
1989 528 26.0 20.3 n/a
1990 531 26.5 20.0 n/a
1991 492 26.0 18.9 n/a
1992 494 25.0 19.7 74.3
1993 467 22.0 21.2 86.9
1994 461 22.0 21.0 80.5
1995 419 18.6 22.5 81.1
1996 419 18.6 22.5 81.1
1997 359 19.1 18.8 79.9
1998 355 20.1 17.7 77.7
1999 400 25.0 16.0 74.5
2000 391 27.0 14.5 82.4
2001 356 28.0 12.7 80.6
2002 307 20.3 15.1 83.6
2003 307 20.3 15.1 83.6
2004 499 27.4 18.2 94.2
2005 371 24.0 15.5 89.9
2006 318 20.8 15.3 89.4
2007 338 18.7 18.1 100.3
2008 321 17.5 18.3 n/a
2009 309 18.5 16.7 101.8
2010 347 20.5 16.9 108.4
2011 365 23.0 15.8 93.7
2012 335 24.0 13.9 95.5
2013 372 24.0 15.5 n/a
2014 405 27.0 15.0 82
2015 371 n/a n/a 89.5
2016 425 27.0 15.7 78.1
2017 363 25.0 14.5 n/a
2018 361 25.0 14.4 n/a
2019 347 27.0 12.8 n/a
2020 379 23.0 16.4 n/a
2021 362 22.0 16.4 n/a
2022 396 24.0 16.5 n/a
2023 368 23.0 16.0 n/a
2024 424 26.0 16.3 n/a

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 552 26.0 21.2 0
1989 528 26.0 20.3 n/a
1990 531 26.5 20.0 n/a
1991 492 26.0 18.9 n/a
1992 494 25.0 19.7 74.3
1993 467 22.0 21.2 86.9
1994 461 22.0 21.0 80.5
1995 419 18.6 22.5 81.1
1996 419 18.6 22.5 81.1
1997 359 19.1 18.8 79.9
1998 355 20.1 17.7 77.7
1999 400 25.0 16.0 74.5
2000 391 27.0 14.5 82.4
2001 356 28.0 12.7 80.6
2002 307 20.3 15.1 83.6
2003 307 20.3 15.1 83.6
2004 499 27.4 18.2 94.2
2005 371 24.0 15.5 89.9
2006 318 20.8 15.3 89.4
2007 338 18.7 18.1 100.3
2008 321 17.5 18.3 n/a
2009 309 18.5 16.7 101.8
2010 347 20.5 16.9 108.4
2011 365 23.0 15.8 93.7
2012 335 24.0 13.9 95.5
2013 372 24.0 15.5 n/a
2014 405 27.0 15.0 82
2015 371 n/a n/a 89.5
2016 425 27.0 15.7 78.1
2017 363 25.0 14.5 n/a
2018 361 25.0 14.4 n/a
2019 347 27.0 12.8 n/a
2020 379 23.0 16.4 n/a
2021 362 22.0 16.4 n/a
2022 396 24.0 16.5 n/a
2023 368 23.0 16.0 n/a
2024 424 26.0 16.3 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fulton Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,010
2022 $11,047
2023 $11,421
2024 $11,095

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fulton Elementary School

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 1540th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1504th of 1596 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fulton Elementary School)36.613.2
 23.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Springfield City School District)40.822.8
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Elementary School)34.128.3
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield City School District)44.333.2
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fulton Elementary School)47.718.2
 29.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Springfield City School District)48.834.1
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Elementary School)27.327.3
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield City School District)39.234.2
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Fulton Elementary School)26.87.4
 19.4%
   5th Grade Science (Springfield City School District)39.131.9
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fulton Elementary School)14.61.9
 12.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Springfield City School District)3319.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Elementary School)399.3
 29.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield City School District)48.837.8
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fulton Elementary School)10.811.6
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Springfield City School District)34.417.4
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Elementary School)8.114
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield City School District)28.924.1
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students347368
 6.1%
African American141148
 5%
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic4272
 71.4%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White100105
 5%
Two or More Races5939
 33.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fulton Elementary School

Students at Fulton Elementary School are 47% African American, 22% White, 20% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Fulton Elementary School.

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

Middle : Hayward Middle School
High : Springfield High School

Fulton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Ohio elementary schools.


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