Enrollment
314
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210210002113
Fulton County Elementary — Hickman, KY
Federal NCES profile for Fulton County Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 55
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fulton County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-24% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fulton County Elementary reports 314 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 20% above the Kentucky average and 38% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 157 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fulton County spends $14,699 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.5% from local sources (property taxes), 48.5% from the state, and 29.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fulton County Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 20% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,699
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kentucky avg of $15,105
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
Enrollment 314 Top 32% in Kentucky — larger than 68% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.3% +20% vs state
NCES ID 210210002113
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 157:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.2%
In-school suspensions 29
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Fulton County Elementary.
$14,699
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Fulton County Elementary
How many students attend Fulton County Elementary?
Fulton County Elementary has 314 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hickman, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton County Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 24% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hickman, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton County Elementary?
Fulton County Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.