Enrollment
123
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hickman, KY
Fulton County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fulton County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210210002480
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton County Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hickman · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton County Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hickman, KY.
School address
District: Fulton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210210002480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fulton County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fulton County Middle School
Fulton County Middle School is a higher-need, small middle school in Hickman, Kentucky, enrolling 123 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 123 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 123 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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.
Discipline events run high: 55 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 123 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fulton County also operates Fulton County Elementary (314 students) and Fulton County High School (174 students) alongside Fulton County Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Fulton County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 59.3%
African American 24.4%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Fulton County Middle School 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 Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fulton County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle 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 (~123 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fulton County Middle School
How many students attend Fulton County Middle School?
Fulton County Middle School has 123 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hickman, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton County Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fulton County Middle School?
71.6% of students at Fulton County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fulton County Middle School is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Hickman, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton County Middle School?
Fulton County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Hickman?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton County Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Fulton County Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Middle School, Fulton County also operates Fulton County Elementary (314 students) and Fulton County High School (174 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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