- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fulton, IL
Fulton Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Fulton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173395003490
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 421
- students enrolled
Fulton Elem School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fulton, IL.
School address
District: River Bend Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 173395003490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Fulton Elem School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 173395003490 · Fulton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton High School (284 students)
Fulton Elem School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Fulton Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fulton Elem School
421 students
- Fulton High Sc
Fulton High School
284 students
- River Bend Mid
River Bend Middle School
228 students
- Early Step Pre 65
Early Step Pre-School
65 students
What this shows Fulton Elem School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton Elem School compares
Fulton Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Fulton Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for River Bend Cusd 2 reports $13,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fulton Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Bend Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Step Pre-School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fulton Elem School
How many students attend Fulton Elem School?
Fulton Elem School has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fulton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton Elem School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Fulton Elem School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Fulton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton Elem School?
Fulton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Fulton Elem School rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fulton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in River Bend Cusd 2?
Besides Fulton Elem School, River Bend Cusd 2 also operates Fulton High School (284 students), River Bend Middle School (228 students), and Early Step Pre-School (65 students). See the River Bend Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.