FULTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fulton Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 337 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Fulton Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fulton Elementary School, located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, is a neighborhood school serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a community hub, focusing on providing foundational education to a diverse student population in the 60609 zip code. The school’s mission generally emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school within the urban educational landscape.

The school environment at Fulton is characterized by its commitment to neighborhood engagement and supportive classroom instruction. Like many schools in the area, it works to provide resources that meet the specific cultural and socioeconomic needs of its families. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular or support programs, Fulton Elementary strives to foster a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere that encourages student achievement and community pride.

For more information, contact Fulton Elem School at (773) 535-9000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.