FULTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fulton El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lancaster SD school district, located in Lancaster, PA with about 411 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 34 teachers, Fulton El Sch 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.

Fulton Elementary School, located at 225 W. Orange St. in the heart of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serves as a cornerstone of the School District of Lancaster. As an urban elementary school, it provides educational services to a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its young learners. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, reflecting the historic and evolving character of downtown Lancaster while striving to meet the unique needs of a multicultural student population.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and providing robust support systems to help students succeed in an ever-changing educational landscape. By offering a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, Fulton Elementary aims to build a strong foundation for its students, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and community partnerships, the school maintains a focus on equity, innovation, and academic excellence, ensuring that every student has access to the resources necessary to reach their full potential within a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

For more information, contact Fulton El Sch at (717) 291-6110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

225 W Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17603-3782
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FULTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lancaster, PA with about 411 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lancaster SD
Total Students:
411
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 411 students

Hispanic/Latino
61.8%
Black or African American
14.6%
White
11.7%
Asian
6.1%
Two or more races
5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.