At a glance
Reported students
889
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617
Fultondale Elementary School: 889 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,008
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Fultondale Elementary School
Fultondale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Fultondale. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Jefferson County. NCES reports 889 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, above the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (43.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fultondale Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.1%
- Hispanic34%
- Black43.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chalkville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
818 reported students
Pinson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
753 reported students
McCalla Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
752 reported students
Bryant Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
707 reported students
Gardendale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
700 reported students
Bryan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
697 reported students
Public schools near Fultondale Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant Elementary School Elementary · Tarrant City | PK–02 | 307 | 1.9 mi |
| Tarrant Intermediate School Elementary · Tarrant City | 03–06 | 404 | 2.1 mi |
| Inglenook School Elementary · Birmingham City | PK–08 | 312 | 2.5 mi |
| Hudson KEight School Elementary · Birmingham City | PK–08 | 580 | 2.8 mi |
| Gardendale Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County | PK–05 | 700 | 3.7 mi |
| Norwood Elementary School Elementary · Birmingham City | PK–05 | 261 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fultondale Elementary School
What grades does Fultondale Elementary School serve?
Fultondale Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jefferson County.
How many students attend Fultondale Elementary School?
Fultondale Elementary School reported 889 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,008 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fultondale Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 889 students and 43.49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fultondale Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fultondale Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fultondale Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fultondale Elementary School in?
Fultondale Elementary School is part of Jefferson County, based in Birmingham, AL, which operates 57 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fultondale Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tarrant Elementary School (1.9 mi), Tarrant Intermediate School (2.1 mi), Inglenook School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.