Fulton County Elementary

2750 Moscow Ave
Hickman, KY 42050

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fulton County Elementary/Middle School, located in the riverfront town of Hickman, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational hub for the students of the Fulton County School District. As a smaller, rural school, it focuses on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff aim to provide personalized attention to students across the elementary and middle school grades. The school’s mission is generally centered on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to high school within the district.

The school is notable for its role in the local community, acting as a central resource for families in the far western region of Kentucky. By integrating core curriculum standards with local extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to support both the educational and social needs of its student body. Its location on Moscow Avenue places it in a quiet, accessible setting, emphasizing a commitment to a safe and supportive learning environment tailored to the unique demographic and geographic needs of the Hickman area.

331

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fulton County Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	9
Black	88
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
198 (59.8 %)
Black
88 (26.6 %)
Two or More
34 (10.3 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fulton County
Phone:	(270)236-3923
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 62

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 42