Enrollment
284
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173395003488
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fulton High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fulton High School
Fulton High School is a mid-sized high school in Fulton, Illinois, enrolling 284 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 284 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding River Bend Cusd 2 spends $12,709 per pupil, 25% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
River Bend Cusd 2 also operates Fulton Elem School (421 students) and River Bend Middle School (228 students) alongside Fulton High 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 High School compares
Fulton High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Bend Cusd 2, which includes Fulton High School.
$12,709
Per student
-25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 36.9%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fulton on the city page.
Is Fulton High School a good school?
Fulton High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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