- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Columbia, SC
R. H. Fulmer Middle
Federal NCES profile for R. H. Fulmer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 450273001273
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. H. Fulmer Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in West Columbia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
R. H. Fulmer Middle has class sizes smaller than 84% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. H. Fulmer Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in West Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450273001273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
R. H. Fulmer Middle held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 450273001273 · West Columbia, SC Middle · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 11.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Airport High (1,272 students)
R. H. Fulmer Middle held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
R. H. Fulmer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airport High
Airport High
1,272 students
- Brookland-Cayc
Brookland-Cayce High
1,212 students
- Riverbank Elem
Riverbank Elementary
996 students
- Cayce Elementa
Cayce Elementary
977 students
- Herbert a. Woo
Herbert a. Wood Elementary
938 students
- This school
R. H. Fulmer Middle
526 students
What this shows R. H. Fulmer Middle reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. H. Fulmer Middle compares
R. H. Fulmer Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 16% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$14,535
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
African American 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, R. H. Fulmer Middle is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 02 reports $14,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R. H. Fulmer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookland-Cayce High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverbank Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cayce Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herbert a. Wood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. H. Fulmer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in West Columbia
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. H. Fulmer Middle
How many students attend R. H. Fulmer Middle?
R. H. Fulmer Middle has 526 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. H. Fulmer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at R. H. Fulmer Middle is 11.4:1, which is 20% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 27% 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 R. H. Fulmer Middle?
100.0% of students at R. H. Fulmer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. H. Fulmer Middle?
The largest demographic group at R. H. Fulmer Middle is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in West Columbia, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. H. Fulmer Middle?
R. H. Fulmer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 R. H. Fulmer Middle rank among middle schools in West Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, R. H. Fulmer Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in West Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in West Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 02?
Besides R. H. Fulmer Middle, Lexington 02 also operates Airport High (1,272 students), Brookland-Cayce High (1,212 students), and Riverbank Elementary (996 students). See the Lexington 02 district page for the complete list.