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Ira A. Fulton Elementary School vs. Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence

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School Overview

School
Ira A. Fulton Elementary School
4750 S Sunland Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence
1405 W Lake Dr
Chandler, AZ 85248
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Ira A. Fulton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ira A. Fulton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 809 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
535 students
809 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ira A. Fulton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ira A. Fulton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ira A. Fulton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ira A. Fulton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#312 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
#8 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ira A. Fulton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in AZ)
86%
(Top 1% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ira A. Fulton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 1% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ira A. Fulton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ira A. Fulton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence by grade.
Kindergarten Students
59
115
Grade 1 Students
73
121
Grade 2 Students
71
139
Grade 3 Students
55
127
Grade 4 Students
87
126
Grade 5 Students
83
117
Grade 6 Students
107
64

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ira A. Fulton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
8%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ira A. Fulton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ira A. Fulton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ira A. Fulton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
62%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ira A. Fulton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ira A. Fulton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ira A. Fulton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ira A. Fulton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ira A. Fulton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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