- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fulton, IL
Fulton High School
Federal NCES profile for Fulton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173395003488
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 284
- students enrolled
Fulton High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fulton, IL.
School address
District: River Bend Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 173395003488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Fulton High School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 173395003488 · Fulton, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton Elem School (421 students)
Fulton High School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Fulton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulton Elem Sc
Fulton Elem School
421 students
- This school
Fulton High School
284 students
- River Bend Mid
River Bend Middle School
228 students
- Early Step Pre 65
Early Step Pre-School
65 students
What this shows Fulton High School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton High School compares
Fulton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$13,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Fulton High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for River Bend Cusd 2 reports $13,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fulton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bend Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Step Pre-School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide high 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 (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fulton High School
How many students attend Fulton High School?
Fulton High School has 284 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fulton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton High School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton High School?
The largest demographic group at Fulton High School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Fulton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton High School?
Fulton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 High School rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fulton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in River Bend Cusd 2?
Besides Fulton High School, River Bend Cusd 2 also operates Fulton Elem School (421 students), River Bend Middle School (228 students), and Early Step Pre-School (65 students). See the River Bend Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.