Public schools in Fulton, MO
12 open public schools with an address in Fulton, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,362
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Fulton public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Fulton, MO: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,362 students, an average of 197 per school. The largest campus is Fulton Sr. High (659 students), and the largest elementary school is McIntire Elem. (321).
Fulton 58 operates the most schools here (6), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 51% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Fulton
Elementary schools in Fulton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartley Elem. Fulton 58 | 01–05 | 224 | 12.2:1 | |
| Bush Elem. Fulton 58 | 01–05 | 312 | 12.2:1 | |
| Fulton Early Childhood Cntr Fulton 58 | PK–KG | 252 | 11.3:1 | |
| McIntire Elem. Fulton 58 | 01–05 | 321 | 12.9:1 | |
| Stark Elem. Mo School for the Deaf · Special Education School | KG–05 | 19 | 3.8:1 |
Middle schools in Fulton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Middle Fulton 58 | 06–08 | 513 | 13.3:1 | |
| Wheeler Middle Mo School for the Deaf · Special Education School | 06–08 | 13 | 2.6:1 |
High schools in Fulton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cremer Therapeutic Comm Center Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| Fulton Reception and Diag Ctr Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| Fulton Sr. High Fulton 58 | 09–12 | 659 | 16:1 | |
| Fulton Treatment Ctr. Division of Youth Service | 06–12 | 30 | 6:1 | |
| Wheeler High Mo School for the Deaf · Special Education School | 09–12 | 19 | 2.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.8%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black10.9%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Fulton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,362 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fulton
How many public schools are in Fulton, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Fulton: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 2,362 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fulton?
Schools with an address in Fulton belong to 4 education agencies, led by Fulton 58 (6 schools), Mo School for the Deaf (3 schools), Department of Corrections (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fulton?
Fulton Sr. High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fulton, with 659 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fulton?
No school with an address in Fulton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Fulton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fulton public schools is 11.8:1, similar to the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Fulton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities