Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fulton County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fulton County Elementary/Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hickman, KY, covering approximately 197.4 square miles. This area typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 19.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fulton County Elementary School's student population of 314 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
314 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Compassion + High Standards = Growth for all
School Rankings
Fulton County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fulton County Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#896 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fulton County Elementary School's ranking?
Fulton County Elementary School is ranked #896 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Fulton County Elementary School often compared to?
Fulton County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fulton Independent School, Fulton County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Fulton County Elementary School?
314 students attend Fulton County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Fulton County Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fulton County Elementary School?
Fulton County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fulton County Elementary School offer ?
Fulton County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fulton County Elementary School part of?
Fulton County Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
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