Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fulton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
33%
7%
White
37%
71%
Hawaiian
11%
1%
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Fulton Elementary School?
243 students attend Fulton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Fulton Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Fulton Elementary School offer ?
Fulton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fulton Elementary School part of?
Fulton Elementary School is part of Dubuque Comm School District.
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