- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ephrata, PA
Fulton El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Fulton El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420927007268
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton El Sch earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Ephrata · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton El Sch has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Ephrata, PA.
School address
District: Ephrata Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420927007268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Fulton El Sch held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 420927007268 · Ephrata, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 11.9:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Ephrata Shs (1,347 students)
Fulton El Sch held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Fulton El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ephrata Shs
Ephrata Shs
1,347 students
- Ephrata Ms
Ephrata Ms
601 students
- Ephrata Interm
Ephrata Intermediate Sch
568 students
- Highland El Sc 438
Highland El Sch
438 students
- Clay El Sch 377
Clay El Sch
377 students
- This school 297
Fulton El Sch
297 students
What this shows Fulton El Sch reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton El Sch compares
Fulton El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 7% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Fulton El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ephrata Area Sd reports $17,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fulton El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ephrata Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ephrata Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Ephrata
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fulton El Sch
How many students attend Fulton El Sch?
Fulton El Sch has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ephrata, PA. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton El Sch is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Fulton El Sch?
53.8% of students at Fulton El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Fulton El Sch is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Ephrata, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton El Sch?
Fulton El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Fulton El Sch rank among elementary schools in Ephrata?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Ephrata, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ephrata on the city page.
What other schools are in Ephrata Area Sd?
Besides Fulton El Sch, Ephrata Area Sd also operates Ephrata Shs (1,347 students), Ephrata Ms (601 students), and Ephrata Intermediate Sch (568 students). See the Ephrata Area Sd district page for the complete list.