Enrollment
421
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fulton Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fulton Elem School
Fulton Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fulton, Illinois, enrolling 421 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 421 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 predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding River Bend Cusd 2 spends $12,709 per pupil, 25% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
River Bend Cusd 2 also operates Fulton High School (284 students) and River Bend Middle School (228 students) alongside Fulton 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 Fulton Elem School compares
Fulton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Bend Cusd 2, which includes Fulton Elem School.
$12,709
Per student
-25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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 an elementary school in Fulton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton Elem School is 15.6:1, 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fulton on the city page.
Is Fulton Elem School a good school?
Fulton Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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