- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fultondale, AL
Fultondale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fultondale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192000703
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fultondale Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 889
- students enrolled
Fultondale Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Fultondale Elementary School held near 975 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 54.3 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010192000703 · Fultondale, AL Other · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 16.5:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Fultondale Elementary School held near 975 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 54.3 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Fultondale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Fultondale Elementary School
889 students
What this shows Fultondale Elementary School reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fultondale Elementary School compares
Fultondale Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in Alabama - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$12,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
White 18.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Fultondale Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fultondale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fultondale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other 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 (~889 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fultondale Elementary School
How many students attend Fultondale Elementary School?
Fultondale Elementary School has 889 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fultondale, AL. CCD year-over-year: 982 (2022-23) → 975 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fultondale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fultondale Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% higher 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 Fultondale Elementary School?
45.1% of students at Fultondale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fultondale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fultondale Elementary School is African American at 43.8% of enrollment, in Fultondale, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fultondale Elementary School?
Fultondale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Fultondale Elementary School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.