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Fullerton Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Fullerton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Fullerton, Nebraska, with 164 students. The school is part of the Fullerton Public Schools district, which is ranked 73 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fullerton Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests across grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 70.83% of 4th graders and 64.29% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 58.98% and 58.3% respectively. In Mathematics, 82.14% of 6th graders at Fullerton Elementary were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 57.22%. The school has also seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism rates, from 23.2% in 2021-2022 to 6.7% in 2023-2024, putting it below the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Palmer Elementary and Central City Elementary, Fullerton Elementary generally outperforms them on academic measures. For example, in 2023-2024, Fullerton Elementary's 6th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 82.14% was significantly higher than the rates at Palmer Elementary (58.06%) and Central City Elementary (58.06%). This high-performing school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 12.9 over the past few years, and has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $15,622 in 2019-2020 to $19,775 in 2022-2023.

154

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,954

Per pupil spending ?

26.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

606 4th St
Fullerton, NE 68638-0520

(308) 536-2431

District: Fullerton Public Schools

Students who attend Fullerton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Fullerton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Hispanic:

5.8%

African American:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 45th percentile in 2021 → 76th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (81% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 76th (2024) from a 45th-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school81%

District avg70%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Fullerton Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	73.6	102 of 428	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.9	115 of 459	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	63.9	155 of 457	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.8	243 of 442	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.9	125 of 452	72.3%	★★★★☆
2018	67.6	125 of 450	72.2%	★★★★☆
2017	82.3	49 of 459	89.3%	★★★★☆
2016	83.5	49 of 480	89.8%	★★★★☆
2015	82.6	49 of 488	90.0%	★★★★★
2014	79.3	68 of 483	85.9%	★★★★☆
2013	84.5	39 of 485	92.0%	★★★★★
2012	85.2	37 of 480	92.3%	★★★★★
2011	74.3	102 of 473	78.4%	★★★★☆
2010	53.4	263 of 502	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	68.7	94 of 471	80.0%	★★★★☆
2008	67.3	114 of 478	76.2%	★★★★☆
2007	78.0	53 of 430	87.7%	★★★★☆
2006	61.1	173 of 418	58.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	47.5	170 of 337	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.5	213 of 318	33.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2022	56.8	154 of 356	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.1	194 of 328	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.4	133 of 367	63.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	60.5	97 of 261	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.3	132 of 385	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.8	179 of 388	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	30.2	291 of 368	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	57.5	150 of 391	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.0	149 of 391	61.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2024)63rd percentile-13 vs school

Male (2022)57th percentile-9 vs school

Female (2022)50th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics88%+30 vs state

English Language Arts74%+16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)				NSCAS Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fullerton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	606 4th St	Fullerton	68638	Nance County	Fullerton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 536-2431	154	13	12.1	26.6%	139 (90.3%)	4 (2.6%)	9 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)				74.4				87.8	$21,954	$1,749	$16,832
High Plains Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	205 W Pearl St	Clarks	68628	Merrick County	High Plains Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 548-2216	114	15	7.7	28.1%	99 (86.8%)	1 (0.9%)	14 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				60.9		75.0	72.2	71.9	$31,308	$1,556	$24,788
Twin River Elementary-Genoa	Public	PK, KG-6	816 Willard Ave	Genoa	68640	Nance County	Twin River Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 993-2510	217	21	10.3	41.0%	189 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.4%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)								(n/a)			60.0	51.2				64.0	$26,912	$628	$21,525
St Edward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 Clark St	Saint Edward	68660	Boone County	St Edward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 678-2282	83	11	7.5		67 (80.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				58.3				72.9	$24,309	$983	$19,922
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids	Public	PK, KG-5	408 W Dayton St	Cedar Rapids	68627	Boone County	Riverside Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 358-0640	82	10	8.3	52.4%	72 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				51.6				58.1	$32,929	$1,579	$24,032
Central City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1711 15th Ave	Central City	68826	Merrick County	Central City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 946-3057	327	23	14.1	40.7%	288 (88.1%)	7 (2.1%)	22 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	72	80^th of 294 public elementary schools	72.8%		57.8	219^th of 428 public elementary schools	48.8%	139	87.5	64.4		74.8	79.2	74.6		76.6	$18,077	$1,309	$14,126
Palmer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	202 Commercial St	Palmer	68864	Merrick County	Palmer Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 894-3065	184	14	13.4	25.0%	165 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)								(n/a)	59.4	60.0		61.7					$16,945	$1,039	$13,180

Frequently Asked Questions about Fullerton Elementary School

How many students attend Fullerton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 154 students attended Fullerton Elementary School.

What district is Fullerton Elementary School in?

Fullerton Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Fullerton Elementary School?

Students at Fullerton Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Fullerton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fullerton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Fullerton High School

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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