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Fuller Elementary School

1975 E CORNELL DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283Tempe School District (4258) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
517
Students
Total enrolled
$14,452
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 7% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 517 students in grades KG–05 in TEMPE, Arizona.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,452 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Fuller Elementary School is a large elementary in TEMPE, Arizona, serving grades KG–05 with 517 students. The district invests $14,452 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Fuller Elementary School

517
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
35%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution262 male · 255 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility35%
National avg 52% · 180 students
Student Composition
46%
33%
8%
9%
Asian2%
White46%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black8%
Multiracial9%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040831000773

Academic Outcomes at Fuller Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 86th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85283

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,452Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,452
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,359
Student Support$2,746
Administration$1,734
Operations$2,168
Other$1,445
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,452 spent per student, an estimated $6,402 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
29%
58%
State government
29.1%
Local (property tax)
57.6%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Nevitt Elementary SchoolBroadmor Elementary SchoolCecil Shamley SchoolWood School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Connolly Middle SchoolFees College Preparatory Middle SchoolGeneva Epps Mosley Middle SchoolMcKemy Academy of International Studies
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTempe School District (4258) →
Phone: (480)897-6228
NCES ID: 040831000773
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in TEMPE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Tempe School District (4258)
Mid
Connolly Middle School
984 students · 06–08
● 42 opp56% FRL
Mid
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
789 students · 06–08
● 52 opp64% FRL
Mid
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
755 students · 06–08
● 39 opp72% FRL
Elem
Nevitt Elementary School
702 students · PK–05
● 60 opp72% FRL
Elem
Broadmor Elementary School
598 students · KG–05
● 42 opp38% FRL
Elem
Cecil Shamley School
549 students · PK–08
● 39 opp85% FRL
Elem
Wood School
516 students · PK–05
● 52 opp51% FRL
Elem
Frank Elementary School
506 students · PK–05
● 52 opp94% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1975 E CORNELL DR, TEMPE, AZ 85283
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.