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#308 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 15% in state

Fuller Elementary School

Elementary School · Tempe School District (4258) · Tempe, AZ

A Tempe School District (4258) elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1975 E CORNELL DR, Tempe, AZ 85283

  • Math 53% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$12,504
Chronic Absenteeism35.1%

Students at Fuller Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Fuller Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,371/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tempe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,073

Median home value

$409,800

Median rent

$1,669/mo

College educated

44.4%

Homeownership

48.7%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85283; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Valley Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privateK–120.6 mi900Compare →
Tempe Elementary Online CommunityEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–80.8 mi5Compare →
Accel East CampusPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–120.9 mi61Compare →
Rover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–81.0 mi352Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Tempe School District (4258)

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#3 of 22
District spending per student
$12,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fuller Elementary School is listed in Tempe School District (4258); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fuller Elementary School

Fuller Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tempe, AZ, part of Tempe School District (4258), serving approximately 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fuller Elementary School

What grades does Fuller Elementary School serve?

Fuller Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Fuller Elementary School?

Fuller Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fuller Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fuller Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fuller Elementary School rank in AZ?

Fuller Elementary School ranks #308 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Fuller Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fuller Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fuller Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fuller Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fuller Elementary School a charter school?

No, Fuller Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fuller Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Fuller Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
513
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.1%
Area population (ZIP 85283)
46,789
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
34.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85283; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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