Enrollment
421
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 173395003490
Fulton Elem School — Fulton, IL
Federal NCES profile for Fulton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 74
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: River Bend Cusd 2 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fulton Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fulton Elem School reports 421 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 421 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding River Bend Cusd 2 spends $17,183 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.8% from local sources (property taxes), 36.9% from the state, and 11.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fulton Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$17,183
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 421 Top 58% in Illinois — larger than 42% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173395003490
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 421:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.5%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Bend Cusd 2, which includes Fulton Elem School.
$17,183
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 36.9%
Federal 11.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Fulton Elem School
How many students attend Fulton Elem School?
Fulton Elem School has 421 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Fulton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton Elem School is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Fulton Elem School is White at 85.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fulton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton Elem School?
Fulton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.