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Very Good

#532 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 27% in state

Ira A. Fulton Elementary

Elementary School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

4750 S SUNLAND DR, Chandler, AZ 85248

Enrollment

535

Student-Teacher

16.2:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#532 of 2,006

In Chandler

#34 of 77

public schools

In district

#29 of 44

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

Academic performance

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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Ira A. Fulton Elementary

7.5/10

Elementary School in Chandler · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.9/10

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About Ira A. Fulton Elementary

Ira A. Fulton Elementary is a public elementary school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242). Ira A.

Fulton Elementary serves approximately 535 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Ira A. Fulton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Ira A. Fulton Elementary show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.4 pts below district
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.9
  • AZ avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

31% of students at Ira A. Fulton Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,085
Chronic Absenteeism30.7%

Ira A. Fulton Elementary — Students at Ira A. Fulton Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 70.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 78.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
59%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.

How Ira A. Fulton Elementary Compares

See how Ira A. Fulton Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.5/10
74th percentile in AZ
Academic
8.7/10
Excellent
Growth
6.4/10
Average
Environment
8.3/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
30.7%

Location

4750 S SUNLAND DR, Chandler, AZ 85248

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ira A. Fulton Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence (rated 9.3/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Sun Lakes), which scores notably higher. Another option is Santan Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BASIS Chandler Primary- South Campus (rated 8.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chandler, see our Chandler schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.3 mi
School Distance Rating
BASIS Chandler Primary- South Campus Chandler 0.3 mi 8.9
BASIS Chandler Chandler 0.4 mi 8.7
STRONG FOUNDATIONS ACADEMY Chandler 0.7 mi
RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Chandler 0.8 mi
Hamilton High School Chandler 1.2 mi 8.4
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence Sun Lakes 1.1 mi 9.3
EAST VALLEY ACTON ACADEMY Chandler 1.2 mi
Basha Elementary Chandler 1.4 mi 8.1
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School Chandler 2.1 mi 8.3
Santan Elementary Chandler 1.9 mi 9.0
Santan Junior High School Chandler 1.9 mi 7.0
T. Dale Hancock Elementary School Chandler 2.4 mi 7.0
Bogle Junior High School Chandler 2.2 mi 6.7
Robert and Danell Tarwater Elementary Chandler 2.7 mi 8.1
CASA DEL NINO BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Chandler 2.8 mi
TRI-CITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Chandler 3.2 mi 7.3
Jane D. Hull Elementary Chandler 3.3 mi 7.6
San Marcos Elementary School Chandler 4.3 mi 5.5
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler Chandler 3.8 mi 7.8
Frye Elementary School Chandler 4.3 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85248 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,220

Median Home Value

$489,100

Median Rent

$1,822/mo

Population

37,461

College Educated

51.9%

Homeownership

79.5%

Avg Commute

22.8 min

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Median Age

58

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ira A. Fulton Elementary

What grades does Ira A. Fulton Elementary serve?

Ira A. Fulton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Ira A. Fulton Elementary?

Ira A. Fulton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ira A. Fulton Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ira A. Fulton Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ira A. Fulton Elementary rank in AZ?

Ira A. Fulton Elementary ranks #532 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Ira A. Fulton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Ira A. Fulton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Ira A. Fulton Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ira A. Fulton Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ira A. Fulton Elementary a charter school?

No, Ira A. Fulton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ira A. Fulton Elementary a Title I school?

No, Ira A. Fulton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
29 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
23 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
535
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.7%

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