Enrollment
384
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Addison, IL
Fullerton Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Fullerton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170315000006
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fullerton Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Addison · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 384
- students enrolled
Fullerton Elem School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fullerton Elem School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Addison, IL.
School address
District: Addison Sd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 170315000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fullerton Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fullerton Elem School
Fullerton Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Addison, Illinois, enrolling 384 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (19%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Addison's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stone Elem School (357 students): Fullerton Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 11.9:1).
Addison Sd 4 also operates Indian Trail Jr High School (1,111 students) and Stone Elem School (357 students) alongside Fullerton Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fullerton Elem School compares
Fullerton Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Illinois - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$18,178
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
White 18.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Fullerton Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Addison Sd 4, which includes Fullerton Elem School.
$18,178
Per student
+7%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 39.2%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fullerton Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stone Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Army Trail Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fullerton Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Addison
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stone Elem School
Standard public school
357 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
345 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Lake Park Elem School
Standard public school
294 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Army Trail Elem School
Standard public school
258 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Ardmore Elem School
Standard public school
230 students 11:1 students per teacher
Wesley Elem School
Standard public school
220 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~384 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fullerton Elem School
How many students attend Fullerton Elem School?
Fullerton Elem School has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Addison, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fullerton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fullerton Elem School is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fullerton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Fullerton Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Addison, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fullerton Elem School?
Fullerton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fullerton Elem School rank among elementary schools in Addison?
By Resource Investment Index, Fullerton Elem School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Addison, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Addison on the city page.
Is Fullerton Elem School a good school?
Fullerton Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Addison Sd 4?
Besides Fullerton Elem School, Addison Sd 4 also operates Indian Trail Jr High School (1,111 students), Stone Elem School (357 students), and Lincoln Elem School (345 students). See the Addison Sd 4 district page for the complete list.
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