At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 512
872
Total Enrollment
State avg: 54%
8%-46.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Fulton Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Fulton, Maryland. The school enrolls 872 students. It is part of the Howard County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maryland state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
8% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 54% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHoward County Public Schools
County24027
CityFulton
ZIP20759
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID240042000859
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment872
White35.8%
Hispanic / Latino4.8%
Black / African American17.0%
Asian31.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races11.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
35.8%
Hispanic
4.8%
Black
17.0%
Asian
31.1%
Two+
11.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.