- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fulton, MO
Fulton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fulton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291255002525
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Fulton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Fulton Middle grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 291255002525 · Fulton, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 12.5:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton Sr. High (659 students)
Fulton Middle grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fulton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulton Sr. Hig
Fulton Sr. High
659 students
- This school
Fulton Middle
513 students
- Mcintire Elem.
Mcintire Elem.
321 students
- Bush Elem.
Bush Elem.
312 students
- Fulton Early C 252
Fulton Early Childhood Cntr
252 students
- Bartley Elem. 224
Bartley Elem.
224 students
What this shows Fulton Middle reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton Middle compares
Fulton Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$11,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Fulton Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton 58 reports $11,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fulton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcintire Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bush Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton Early Childhood Cntr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartley Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fulton Middle
How many students attend Fulton Middle?
Fulton Middle has 513 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fulton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton Middle is 12.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fulton Middle?
35.7% of students at Fulton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fulton Middle is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Fulton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton Middle?
Fulton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Fulton, MO. 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.
What other schools are in Fulton 58?
Besides Fulton Middle, Fulton 58 also operates Fulton Sr. High (659 students), Mcintire Elem. (321 students), and Bush Elem. (312 students). See the Fulton 58 district page for the complete list.