- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Fulton County Middle School held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 210210002480 · Hickman, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 17.6:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton County Elementary (314 students)
Fulton County Middle School held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Fulton County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulton County
Fulton County Elementary
314 students
- Fulton County
Fulton County High School
174 students
- This school 123
Fulton County Middle School
123 students
What this shows Fulton County Middle School reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton County Middle School compares
Fulton County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~123 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.