Fullerton Elementary School

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Fullerton Elementary School ranks 102 nd of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fullerton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Fullerton, Nebraska, with 164 students. The school is part of the Fullerton Public Schools district, which is ranked 73 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fullerton Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests across grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 70.83% of 4th graders and 64.29% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 58.98% and 58.3% respectively. In Mathematics, 82.14% of 6th graders at Fullerton Elementary were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 57.22%. The school has also seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism rates, from 23.2% in 2021-2022 to 6.7% in 2023-2024, putting it below the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Palmer Elementary and Central City Elementary, Fullerton Elementary generally outperforms them on academic measures. For example, in 2023-2024, Fullerton Elementary's 6th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 82.14% was significantly higher than the rates at Palmer Elementary (58.06%) and Central City Elementary (58.06%). This high-performing school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 12.9 over the past few years, and has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $15,622 in 2019-2020 to $19,775 in 2022-2023.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

606 4th St
Fullerton, NE 68638-0520

(308) 536-2431

District: Fullerton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,775

Students who attend Fullerton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Fullerton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 164

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

African American:

3.0%

Hispanic:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fullerton Elementary School ranks better than 76.2% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), African American (3%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fullerton Elementary School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Fullerton Elementary School employs 12.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fullerton Elementary School is $19,775.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fullerton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fullerton Elementary School 102^nd of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Fullerton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Fullerton Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fullerton Public Schools 73^rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fullerton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fullerton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	61.12	173^rd	418	58.6%
2007	77.96	53^rd	430	87.7%
2008	67.26	114^th	478	76.2%
2009	68.72	94^th	471	80.0%
2010	53.38	263^rd	502	47.6%
2011	74.29	102^nd	473	78.4%
2012	85.22	37^th	480	92.3%
2013	84.47	39^th	485	92.0%
2014	79.26	68^th	483	85.9%
2015	82.65	49^th	488	90.0%
2016	83.49	49^th	480	89.8%
2017	82.28	49^th	459	89.3%
2018	67.58	125^th	450	72.2%
2019	67.93	125^th	452	72.3%
2021	47.83	243^rd	442	45.0%
2022	63.88	155^th	457	66.1%
2023	72.93	115^th	459	74.9%
2024	73.60	102^nd	428	76.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Fullerton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.46	213^th	318	33.0%
2022	47.49	170^th	337	49.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Fullerton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	61.40	133^rd	367	63.8%
2021	45.14	194^th	328	40.9%
2022	56.82	154^th	356	56.7%

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Rank History for White students at Fullerton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	58.04	149^th	391	61.9%
2019	57.53	150^th	391	61.6%
2021	30.16	291^st	368	20.9%
2022	50.84	179^th	388	53.9%
2023	62.29	132^nd	385	65.7%
2024	60.52	97^th	261	62.8%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fullerton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	263	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1989	270	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
1990	279	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1991	280	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1992	273	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1993	266	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1994	289	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
1995	267	1	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
1996	267	1	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
1997	281	2	1	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	292
1998	287	1	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	295
1999	284	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	1	289
2000	298	0	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	306
2001	282	0	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	292
2002	242	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	246
2003	242	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	246
2004	231	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2005	232	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2006	223	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2007	207	2	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	214
2008	200	4	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	211
2009	170	5	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2010	168	5	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	180
2011	156	4	0	5	2	0	0	0	167
2012	156	3	0	4	3	0	0	0	166
2013	161	2	0	2	3	0	0	0	168
2014	155	2	0	4	3	0	0	0	164
2015	166	1	0	2	3	0	0	0	172
2016	162	2	0	1	3	0	0	0	168
2017	170	2	0	1	2	0	0	0	175
2018	155	2	0	0	2	0	1	0	160
2019	152	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	155
2020	161	3	0	0	1	0	3	0	168
2021	157	4	0	0	1	0	2	0	164
2022	169	4	0	0	1	0	2	0	176
2023	155	3	0	3	0	0	3	0	164
2024	153	5	0	3	0	0	3	0	164

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fullerton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	265	14.8	17.9	17.7
1989	272	14.1	19.2	14.7
1990	282	15.4	18.3	17.4
1991	281	16.0	17.5	14.6
1992	276	16.3	16.9	18.5
1993	266	16.3	16.3	22.6
1994	295	16.3	18.1	20.7
1995	278	16.7	16.6	34.2
1996	278	16.7	16.6	34.2
1997	292	18.3	16.0	36.3
1998	295	17.9	16.5	27.5
1999	289	17.4	16.6	48.6
2000	306	19.0	16.1	50.7
2001	292	18.4	15.9	49.7
2002	246	18.4	13.4	50
2003	246	18.4	13.4	50
2004	232	16.0	14.5	50.9
2005	232	16.0	14.5	45.3
2006	225	15.0	15.0	44
2007	214	15.3	14.0	43.9
2008	211	12.2	17.3	45
2009	181	13.0	13.9	45.9
2010	180	13.0	13.8	48.3
2011	167	13.1	12.7	35.9
2012	166	11.8	13.9	30.1
2013	168	13.0	12.8	40.5
2014	164	12.7	12.8	38.4
2015	172	13.0	13.2	34.3
2016	168	14.0	12.0	26.8
2017	175	13.7	12.7	44.6
2018	160	13.7	11.6	36.3
2019	155	12.7	12.1	39.4
2020	168	12.7	13.1	40.5
2021	164	12.8	12.7	33.5
2022	176	13.5	12.9	27.8
2023	164	13.5	12.1	29.9
2024	164	12.7	12.8	40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fullerton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	265	14.8	17.9	17.7
1989	272	14.1	19.2	14.7
1990	282	15.4	18.3	17.4
1991	281	16.0	17.5	14.6
1992	276	16.3	16.9	18.5
1993	266	16.3	16.3	22.6
1994	295	16.3	18.1	20.7
1995	278	16.7	16.6	34.2
1996	278	16.7	16.6	34.2
1997	292	18.3	16.0	36.3
1998	295	17.9	16.5	27.5
1999	289	17.4	16.6	48.6
2000	306	19.0	16.1	50.7
2001	292	18.4	15.9	49.7
2002	246	18.4	13.4	50
2003	246	18.4	13.4	50
2004	232	16.0	14.5	50.9
2005	232	16.0	14.5	45.3
2006	225	15.0	15.0	44
2007	214	15.3	14.0	43.9
2008	211	12.2	17.3	45
2009	181	13.0	13.9	45.9
2010	180	13.0	13.8	48.3
2011	167	13.1	12.7	35.9
2012	166	11.8	13.9	30.1
2013	168	13.0	12.8	40.5
2014	164	12.7	12.8	38.4
2015	172	13.0	13.2	34.3
2016	168	14.0	12.0	26.8
2017	175	13.7	12.7	44.6
2018	160	13.7	11.6	36.3
2019	155	12.7	12.1	39.4
2020	168	12.7	13.1	40.5
2021	164	12.8	12.7	33.5
2022	176	13.5	12.9	27.8
2023	164	13.5	12.1	29.9
2024	164	12.7	12.8	40.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fullerton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$783 (4.7%)	$13,503 (81.3%)	$16,617
2020	$462 (3.0%)	$12,934 (82.8%)	$15,622
2021	$1,047 (6.3%)	$13,184 (79.5%)	$16,583
2022	$1,229 (7.1%)	$13,713 (78.9%)	$17,370
2023	$1,457 (7.4%)	$15,054 (76.1%)	$19,775

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fullerton Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 125^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 115^th of 459 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fullerton Elementary School)	88	72	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fullerton Public Schools)	88	72	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Elementary School)	54	84	30%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Public Schools)	54	84	30%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fullerton Elementary School)	58	50	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fullerton Public Schools)	58	50	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Elementary School)	47	59	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Public Schools)	47	59	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	46	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fullerton Elementary School)	61	58	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fullerton Public Schools)	61	58	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Elementary School)	70	84	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Public Schools)	70	84	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Fullerton Elementary School)	87	91	4%
5th Grade Science (Fullerton Public Schools)	87	91	4%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fullerton Elementary School)	62	71	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fullerton Public Schools)	62	71	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Elementary School)	58	80	22%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fullerton Public Schools)	58	80	22%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	155	164	5.8%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	152	155	2%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.4%	29.9%	9.5%

Schools Near Fullerton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fullerton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	606 4th St	Fullerton	68638	Nance County	Fullerton Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 536-2431	164	13	12.8	40.9%	153 (93.3%)	5 (3.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	73.6	102^nd of 428 public elementary schools	76.2%		72.9	115^th of 459 public elementary schools	74.9%	13	$19,775	$1,457	$15,054
High Plains Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	205 W Pearl St	Clarks	68628	Merrick County	High Plains Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 548-2216	113	11	10.2	34.5%	101 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.1	196^th of 428 public elementary schools	54.2%		51.9	226^th of 459 public elementary schools	50.8%	30	$27,153	$1,237	$21,717
Twin River Elementary-Genoa	Public	PK, KG-6	816 Willard Ave	Genoa	68640	Nance County	Twin River Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 993-2510	217	22	9.7	36.9%	195 (89.9%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (6.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	45.3	272^nd of 428 public elementary schools	36.4%		47.5	254^th of 459 public elementary schools	44.7%	18	$26,734	$759	$21,253
St Edward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 Clark St	Saint Edward	68660	Boone County	St Edward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 678-2282	108	12	8.8		85 (78.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)	$22,650	$1,434	$17,740
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids	Public	PK, KG-5	408 W Dayton St	Cedar Rapids	68627	Boone County	Riverside Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 358-0640	79	9	9.0	49.4%	69 (87.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)	$31,154	$1,121	$22,992
Central City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1711 15th Ave	Central City	68826	Merrick County	Central City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 946-3057	317	23	13.7	47.6%	288 (90.9%)	7 (2.2%)	16 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	57.8	219^th of 428 public elementary schools	48.8%		61.8	179^th of 459 public elementary schools	61.0%	40	$17,640	$1,544	$13,388
Palmer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	202 Commercial St	Palmer	68864	Merrick County	Palmer Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 894-3065	203	14	14.7	53.7%	181 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	58.6	212^th of 428 public elementary schools	50.5%		35.4	331^st of 459 public elementary schools	27.9%	119	$14,580	$828	$11,131

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