- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Middleton, MI
Fulton High School
Federal NCES profile for Fulton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261542005202
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Middleton, MI.
School address
District: Fulton Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261542005202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Fulton High School held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.4 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261542005202 · Middleton, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 19.2:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton Elementary School (261 students)
Fulton High School held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.4 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fulton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulton Element
Fulton Elementary School
261 students
- This school
Fulton High School
173 students
- Fulton Middle
Fulton Middle School
119 students
What this shows Fulton High School reports 173 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Michigan - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$15,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Fulton High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fulton Schools reports $15,240 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 Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fulton High School
How many students attend Fulton High School?
Fulton High School has 173 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middleton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton High School is 19.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fulton High School?
36.2% of students at Fulton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton High School?
The largest demographic group at Fulton High School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Middleton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton High School?
Fulton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Middleton, MI. 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 Schools?
Besides Fulton High School, Fulton Schools also operates Fulton Elementary School (261 students) and Fulton Middle School (119 students). See the Fulton Schools district page for the complete list.