Enrollment
659
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291255000524
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 43
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fulton Sr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fulton Sr. High
Fulton Sr. High is a large high school in Fulton, Missouri, enrolling 659 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 659 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 365 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #284, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 179 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 659 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Fulton 58 also operates Fulton Middle (513 students) and Mcintire Elem. (321 students) alongside Fulton Sr. High.
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 Sr. High compares
Fulton Sr. High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton 58, which includes Fulton Sr. High.
$10,801
Per student
-16%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 31.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~659 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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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.
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 43/100 (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 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.
Is Fulton Sr. High a good school?
Fulton Sr. High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. 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 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.
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