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#3113 of 3,813 schools in IL

Fullerton Elem School

Elementary School · Addison Sd 4 · Addison, IL

An Addison Sd 4 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

400 S Michigan Ave, Addison, IL 60101

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 16% proficient (2022)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$19,060
Chronic Absenteeism16.3%

Students at Fullerton Elem School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
18%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
18%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fullerton Elem 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 Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,037/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Addison), 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

$87,860

Median home value

$315,300

Median rent

$1,236/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ardmore Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–50.4 mi238Compare →
Lake Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–50.8 mi231Compare →
Army Trail Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–51.1 mi265Compare →
North Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–51.2 mi421Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Addison Sd 4

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#9 of 9
District spending per student
$19,060NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fullerton Elem School is listed in Addison SD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fullerton Elem School

Fullerton Elem School is a public elementary school in Addison, IL, part of Addison Sd 4, serving approximately 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,113 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fullerton Elem School

What grades does Fullerton Elem School serve?

Fullerton Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Fullerton Elem School?

Fullerton Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fullerton Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fullerton Elem School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fullerton Elem School rank in IL?

Fullerton Elem School ranks #3,113 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Fullerton Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fullerton Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Fullerton Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fullerton Elem School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fullerton Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Fullerton Elem School a Title I school?

No, Fullerton Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fullerton Elem School?

71.5% of students at Fullerton Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
484
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DuPage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.3%
Area population (ZIP 60101)
37,202
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
41
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 60101; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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