At a glance
Reported students
289
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
438.5
South Fulton Elementary School: 289 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 303
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about South Fulton Elementary School
South Fulton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in South Fulton. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Obion County Schools. NCES reports 289 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.2%) and Black (11.8%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Fulton Elementary School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.2%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black11.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Obion County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ridgemont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
385 reported students
Lake Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
492 reported students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
587 reported students
South Fulton Middle / High School
High · Grades 06–12
334 reported students
Obion County Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
652 reported students
Public schools near South Fulton Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fulton Middle / High School High · Obion County Schools | 06–12 | 334 | 1.4 mi |
| Fulton Independent School Other · Fulton Independent | PK–12 | 293 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Fulton Elementary School
What grades does South Fulton Elementary School serve?
South Fulton Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Obion County Schools.
How many students attend South Fulton Elementary School?
South Fulton Elementary School reported 289 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 303 students.
Is South Fulton Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Fulton Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Obion County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is South Fulton Elementary School in?
South Fulton Elementary School is part of Obion County Schools, based in Union City, TN, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Fulton Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Fulton Middle / High School (1.4 mi), Fulton Independent School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.