Below Average
#1007 of 1,284 schools in KY
Fulton County Elementary
Elementary School · Fulton County · Hickman, KY
An elementary school in Hickman, KY where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2750 Moscow Avenue, Hickman, KY 42050
- Math 22% proficient (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fulton County Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fulton County Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average438/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hickman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,566
Median home value
$76,900
Median rent
$434/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fulton County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fulton County Elementary is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fulton County Elementary
Fulton County Elementary is a public elementary school in Hickman, KY, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,007 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fulton County Elementary
What grades does Fulton County Elementary serve?
Fulton County Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fulton County Elementary?
Fulton County Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton County Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fulton County Elementary rank in KY?
Fulton County Elementary ranks #1,007 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Fulton County Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Fulton County Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fulton County Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fulton County Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fulton County Elementary a charter school?
No, Fulton County Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fulton County Elementary a Title I school?
No, Fulton County Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fulton County Elementary?
73.9% of students at Fulton County Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (270) 236-3923
- Area population (ZIP 42050)
- 3,129
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 44
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42050; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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