Fulton Elem School

www.riverbendschools.org

421 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fulton Elementary School, located at 1301 7th Avenue in Fulton, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the River Bend Community Unit School District #2. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By focusing on core curriculum standards and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong ties to the local Fulton community.

As a centerpiece of the neighborhood, Fulton Elementary emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and students. The school environment is structured to promote both academic growth and character building, encouraging students to develop essential skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, Fulton Elementary School plays a vital role in shaping the development of the youth in the region and upholding the district's standards for academic excellence.

421

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fulton Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	22
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	32

White
361 (85.7%)
Two or More
32 (7.6%)
Hispanic
22 (5.2%)
Black
5 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	River Bend CUSD 2
Phone:	(815)589-2900
Website:	http://www.riverbendschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 60