Fulton Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 11600 Scaggsville Rd
       Fulton, MD  20759


(410) 880-5957

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 855 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,359 Help


Students who attend Fulton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lime Kiln Middle
High:    Reservoir High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  879

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.2%
Asian:
33.0%
African American:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fulton Elementary ranks better than 92.7% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 12th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Fulton Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Howard County Public Schools District. Student population at Fulton Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.2%), Asian (33%), African American (15.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fulton Elementary is 15.1. 40 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fulton Elementary is $14,359. 36 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fulton Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Howard County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard County Public Schools 2nd of 24 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fulton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Fulton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.34 761st 803 5.2%
2005 6.54 756th 805 6.1%
2006 12.55 719th 804 10.6%
2007 11.34 736th 818 10.0%
2008 80.16 127th 838 84.8%
2009 78.77 148th 850 82.6%
2010 76.22 186th 855 78.2%
2011 67.49 284th 853 66.7%
2012 71.08 246th 857 71.3%
2013 81.84 105th 847 87.6%
2014 83.41 102nd 867 88.2%
2015 91.94 67th 859 92.2%
2016 91.77 66th 845 92.2%
2017 92.32 63rd 847 92.6%
2018 93.81 51st 857 94.0%
2019 90.09 78th 853 90.9%
2021 95.64 36th 802 95.5%
2022 95.68 31st 862 96.4%
2023 92.26 62nd 855 92.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fulton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.63 11th 52 78.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Fulton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.35 30th 796 96.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Fulton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.56 33rd 788 95.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fulton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.36 30th 128 76.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Fulton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.31 11th 504 97.8%
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Rank History for White students at Fulton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.00 117th 528 77.8%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, June 30, 2011

Open Quote Be careful in assuming this is a great school like other howard county schools. There are deep-seated problems here. Test scores are trending down, which will hopefully bring light to these issues that have long been ignored. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fulton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 396 26 29 2 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1999 455 23 41 4 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2000 460 24 42 4 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2001 480 29 59 5 2 n/a n/a 0 575
2002 539 27 64 12 3 n/a n/a 0 645
2003 539 27 64 12 3 n/a n/a 0 645
2004 597 48 99 13 5 n/a n/a 0 762
2005 566 54 117 15 4 n/a n/a 0 756
2006 560 53 146 21 5 n/a n/a 0 785
2007 493 48 120 19 3 n/a n/a 0 683
2008 460 53 134 16 3 n/a n/a 0 666
2009 433 51 136 16 2 n/a n/a 0 638
2010 421 58 153 18 2 n/a n/a 0 652
2011 389 61 137 26 3 2 37 0 655
2012 384 66 151 26 1 0 42 0 670
2013 332 78 163 29 0 2 44 0 648
2014 338 85 197 29 0 3 51 0 703
2015 342 90 197 24 0 3 49 0 705
2016 372 90 217 24 0 2 48 0 753
2017 383 102 250 25 0 2 70 0 832
2018 392 114 265 30 0 2 75 0 878
2019 380 130 279 42 1 2 84 0 918
2020 423 164 296 47 1 1 89 0 1021
2021 306 132 281 41 2 0 76 0 838
2022 311 145 284 50 2 1 75 0 868
2023 318 140 290 48 2 1 80 0 879

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fulton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 453 30.0 15.1 4
1999 523 30.0 17.4 4.6
2000 531 36.0 14.8 3.6
2001 575 36.0 16.0 2.8
2002 645 41.5 15.5 2.2
2003 645 41.5 15.5 2.2
2004 762 49.5 15.4 2.1
2005 756 49.0 15.4 1.9
2006 785 50.0 15.7 2.3
2007 683 49.5 13.8 2.8
2008 666 50.0 13.3 1.8
2009 638 49.0 13.0 2.4
2010 652 44.0 14.8 2.5
2011 655 46.0 14.2 4.3
2012 670 45.0 14.8 7.5
2013 648 47.0 13.7 6.3
2014 703 50.0 14.0 5.8
2015 705 51.0 13.8 4.7
2016 753 51.0 14.7 4.4
2017 832 56.0 14.8 3.7
2018 878 59.0 14.8 3.8
2019 918 61.0 15.0 3.9
2020 1021 63.0 16.2 3.7
2021 838 56.4 14.8 5.5
2022 868 58.6 14.8 5.5
2023 879 58.2 15.1 7.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fulton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 453 30.0 15.1 4
1999 523 30.0 17.4 4.6
2000 531 36.0 14.8 3.6
2001 575 36.0 16.0 2.8
2002 645 41.5 15.5 2.2
2003 645 41.5 15.5 2.2
2004 762 49.5 15.4 2.1
2005 756 49.0 15.4 1.9
2006 785 50.0 15.7 2.3
2007 683 49.5 13.8 2.8
2008 666 50.0 13.3 1.8
2009 638 49.0 13.0 2.4
2010 652 44.0 14.8 2.5
2011 655 46.0 14.2 4.3
2012 670 45.0 14.8 7.5
2013 648 47.0 13.7 6.3
2014 703 50.0 14.0 5.8
2015 705 51.0 13.8 4.7
2016 753 51.0 14.7 4.4
2017 832 56.0 14.8 3.7
2018 878 59.0 14.8 3.8
2019 918 61.0 15.0 3.9
2020 1021 63.0 16.2 3.7
2021 838 56.4 14.8 5.5
2022 868 58.6 14.8 5.5
2023 879 58.2 15.1 7.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fulton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $401 (3.4%) $11,294 (96.6%) $11,696
2020 $466 (3.7%) $12,064 (96.3%) $12,530
2021 $775 (5.4%) $13,583 (94.6%) $14,359

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fulton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 78th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 62nd of 855 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students918879
 4.2%
African American130140
 7.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian279290
 3.9%
Hispanic4248
 14.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White380318
 16.3%
Two or More Races8480
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.9%7.4%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fulton Elementary

Students who attend Fulton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lime Kiln Middle
High : Reservoir High

Yes. Fulton Elementary ranks in the top 7.3% of Maryland elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 879 students attended Fulton Elementary.

Students at Fulton Elementary are 36% White, 33% Asian, 16% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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