Enrollment
933
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470222000783
Fulton High School — Knoxville, TN
Federal NCES profile for Fulton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 55
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Knox County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fulton High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fulton High School reports 933 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 80.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 12 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 187 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Knox County spends $11,040 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 49.9% from local sources (property taxes), 35.6% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fulton High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
57.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,040
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 187 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 933 Top 89% in Tennessee — larger than 11% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 80.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470222000783
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
African American 31.6%
White 21.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 187:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 133
Expulsions 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knox County, which includes Fulton High School.
$11,040
Per student
-10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 35.6%
Federal 14.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,963
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Fulton High School
How many students attend Fulton High School?
Fulton High School has 933 students enrolled. It is a high school in Knoxville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton High School is 11.2:1, which is 28% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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 Hispanic or Latino at 39.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Knoxville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton High School?
Fulton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.