Fulton 58 School District

2 Hornet Dr
Fulton, MO 65251-2731
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fulton 58 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,281 students in Fulton 58 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Fulton 58 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
2,281 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fulton 58 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#325 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

38%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

33%
38%
77%
89.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
16.2%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.52

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%

Showing 2009–2022. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
6%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
11%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% White
71%
67%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,720 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,269 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$15,255 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$39 MM
$14,732 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$14,720
$17,244

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$17,269
$16,653

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Fulton 58 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bartley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
603 S Bus 54
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8300
Gr: 1-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Fulton Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Hornet Dr
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Fulton Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
403 E Tenth
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Mcintire Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
706 Hickman Ave
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8500
Gr: 1-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
908 Wood St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8400
Gr: 1-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
1805 Wood Street
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8050
Gr: PK-K | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fulton 58 School District?
Fulton 58 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,281 students.
What is the rank of Fulton 58 School District?
Fulton 58 School District is ranked #343 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton 58 School District?
71% of Fulton 58 School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fulton 58 School District?
Fulton 58 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Fulton 58 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,269 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,281 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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