Fulton Elementary

11600 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759

fes.hcpss.org

879 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fulton Elementary School, located in the suburban community of Fulton, Maryland, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school caters to students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It operates with a mission to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing the social and emotional skills necessary for success in a rapidly changing world.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student population. Beyond the core curriculum, Fulton Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, which are cornerstones of its operational philosophy. By providing a wide array of extracurricular opportunities and utilizing innovative teaching strategies, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

879

Total Students

58.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fulton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	48
Black	140
Asian	290
Two or More	80
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
318 (36.2 %)
Asian
290 (33.0 %)
Black
140 (15.9 %)
Two or More
80 (9.1 %)
Hispanic
48 (5.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howard County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)880-5957
Website:	http://fes.hcpss.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	879
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 147

Grade 2 139

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 134