Enrollment
314
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hickman, KY
Fulton County Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fulton County Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210210002113
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton County Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hickman · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton County Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton County Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hickman, KY.
School address
District: Fulton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210210002113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fulton County Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fulton County Elementary
Fulton County Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hickman, Kentucky, enrolling 314 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Fulton County Elementary is leaner than roughly 86% of Kentucky schools and 26% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 305 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 157 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 29.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Fulton County also operates Fulton County High School (174 students) and Fulton County Middle School (123 students) alongside Fulton County Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fulton County Elementary compares
Fulton County Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 14% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,509
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
African American 29.9%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Fulton County Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Fulton County Elementary.
$13,509
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 48.5%
Federal 29.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fulton County Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton County Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~314 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Fulton County Elementary
How many students attend Fulton County Elementary?
Fulton County Elementary has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hickman, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton County Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fulton County Elementary?
71.3% of students at Fulton County Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton County Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fulton County Elementary is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Hickman, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton County Elementary?
Fulton County Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fulton County Elementary rank among public schools in Hickman?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton County Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hickman, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hickman on the city page.
Is Fulton County Elementary a good school?
Fulton County Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Fulton County Elementary, Fulton County also operates Fulton County High School (174 students) and Fulton County Middle School (123 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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