- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tempe, AZ
Fuller Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fuller Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040831000773
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fuller Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fuller Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fuller Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831000773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Fuller Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 040831000773 · Tempe, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 13:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Connolly Middle School (923 students)
Fuller Elementary School held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Fuller Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connolly Middl
Connolly Middle School
923 students
- Nevitt Element
Nevitt Elementary School
712 students
- Geneva Epps Mo
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
694 students
- Fees College P
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
645 students
- Broadmor Eleme
Broadmor Elementary School
575 students
- This school
Fuller Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Fuller Elementary School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fuller Elementary School compares
Fuller Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 42% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 21% in Arizona - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Fuller Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tempe School District (4258) reports $12,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fuller Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nevitt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fuller Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fuller Elementary School
How many students attend Fuller Elementary School?
Fuller Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fuller Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fuller Elementary School is 13:1, which is 24% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fuller Elementary School?
27.9% of students at Fuller Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fuller Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fuller Elementary School is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fuller Elementary School?
Fuller Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fuller Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Fuller Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Tempe School District (4258)?
Besides Fuller Elementary School, Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students), Nevitt Elementary School (712 students), and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students). See the Tempe School District (4258) district page for the complete list.