BERT H FULTON SCHOOL

Bert H Fulton School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CCSD 146 school district, located in Tinley Park, IL with about 480 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 39 teachers, Bert H Fulton School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Bert H. Fulton School, located in Tinley Park, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in grades PK through 5. As part of Community Consolidated School District 146, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character. The school is known for its community-oriented approach, focusing on foundational skills in core subjects while integrating technology and social-emotional learning to prepare students for their future academic careers.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Bert H. Fulton School places a high priority on inclusivity and individualized student support. The school offers various programs designed to meet diverse learning needs, including resources for students with disabilities and enrichment opportunities for those seeking to be challenged. By maintaining active partnerships with families and the surrounding Tinley Park community, the school strives to create a collaborative culture where students are encouraged to be curious, engaged, and responsible members of their school community.

For more information, contact Bert H Fulton School at (708) 614-4540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6601 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60477-3514
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BERT H FULTON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tinley Park, IL with about 480 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CCSD 146
Total Students:
480
Teachers:
39
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 480 students

White
65.4%
Hispanic/Latino
22.1%
Black or African American
5.4%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.