- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fulton, MO
Fulton Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Fulton Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291255000524
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton Sr. High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton Sr. High has class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Sr. High ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Fulton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Fulton Sr. High held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 291255000524 · Fulton, MO High · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 15.3:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton Middle (513 students)
Fulton Sr. High held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fulton Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fulton Sr. High
659 students
- Fulton Middle
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 Sr. High reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton Sr. High compares
Fulton Sr. High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 34% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Missouri - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Fulton Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcintire Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bush Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fulton Early Childhood Cntr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartley Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton Sr. High'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 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 (~659 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fulton Sr. High
How many students attend Fulton Sr. High?
Fulton Sr. High has 659 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fulton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton Sr. High is 15.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fulton Sr. High?
30.5% of students at Fulton Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Fulton Sr. High is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Fulton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton Sr. High?
Fulton Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Sr. High rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Sr. High ranks #7 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 Sr. High, Fulton 58 also operates Fulton Middle (513 students), Mcintire Elem. (321 students), and Bush Elem. (312 students). See the Fulton 58 district page for the complete list.