Fultondale Elementary School ranked #862 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its #807 position in 2022, placing it in the bottom 50% of state schools overall.
Math proficiency was 17% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency stood at 34%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 975 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 82%, including 338 Hispanic and 424 Black (not Hispanic) students, reflecting a diverse student body ranked in the top 5% for diversity statewide.
The school served grades Pre–K through 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; 435 students qualified for free lunch and 36 for reduced–price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges in the community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 975 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fultondale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fultondale Elementary School's student population of 975 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
975 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Fultondale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fultondale Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#862 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
35%
11%
Black
43%
32%
White
18%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fultondale Elementary School's ranking?
Fultondale Elementary School is ranked #862 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Fultondale Elementary School?
975 students attend Fultondale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Fultondale Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fultondale Elementary School?
Fultondale Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fultondale Elementary School offer ?
Fultondale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fultondale Elementary School part of?
Fultondale Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I love my school. Good kids and great teachers. 4th grade ask for Mrs.Dunn... Thats my teacher. She is awsome.
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