Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ira A. Fulton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ira A. Fulton Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#312 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
18%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
62%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ira A. Fulton Elementary School's ranking?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School is ranked #312 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ira A. Fulton Elementary School often compared to?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ira A. Fulton Elementary School?
535 students attend Ira A. Fulton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ira A. Fulton Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ira A. Fulton Elementary School?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ira A. Fulton Elementary School offer ?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ira A. Fulton Elementary School part of?
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
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