- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Fulton County Elementary shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 210210002113 · Hickman, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 11.2:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton County High School (174 students)
Fulton County Elementary shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Fulton County Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fulton County Elementary
314 students
- Fulton County
Fulton County High School
174 students
- Fulton County 123
Fulton County Middle School
123 students
What this shows Fulton County Elementary reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton County Elementary compares
Fulton County Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,780
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Fulton County reports $14,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~314 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.