FULTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
Fulton Independent School is a Title I public school that is part of the Fulton Independent school district, located in Fulton, KY with about 372 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Fulton Independent School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Fulton Independent School, located at 700 Stephen Beale Drive in Fulton, Kentucky, serves as the central educational hub for the local community. As an independent school district, it operates separately from the surrounding county system, allowing it to maintain a distinct identity and a close-knit environment for its students. The school is known for its focus on providing a personalized educational experience, leveraging its smaller size to foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and families.
The institution is dedicated to academic growth and extracurricular engagement, aiming to prepare students for success beyond graduation. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, Fulton Independent School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a range of programs that encourage both intellectual development and character building. The school remains a cornerstone of the Fulton community, emphasizing local values and a commitment to nurturing the potential of every student who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact Fulton Independent School at (270) 472-1741 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fulton, KY 42041
(270) 472-1741
FULTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fulton, KY with about 372 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Fulton Independent
- Total Students:
- 372
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 372 students
- White
- 43.0%
- Black or African American
- 39.2%
- Two or more races
- 14.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.