At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 515
866
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
8%-45.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Fulton Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Fulton, Maryland. The school enrolls 866 students. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
8% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHoward County Public Schools
County24027
CityFulton
ZIP20759
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240042000859
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment866
White36.2%
Hispanic / Latino5.5%
Black / African American15.9%
Asian33.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races9.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
36.2%
Hispanic
5.5%
Black
15.9%
Asian
33.0%
Two+
9.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.