C−
Fulton Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 8 towns
Serves Fulton, Essex, Newark, New Haven, Washington, Maple Rapids, North Shade and Perrinton, and parts of Lebanon.
Students
553
Schools
3
Spent per student
$16,057
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
57%
Debt
$8.9M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Fulton Schools
- School Grade C−: better than 22% of Michigan districts
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 26 pts below the state
- 17 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 5.5% since 2020
- Debt of $8.9M, about $16,007 per student
Test scores vs. MI
2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)57%
State average 82.9%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$16,057 per student · 3% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 55%Support & administration 39%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 31%State 61%Federal 8%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
585’20
555’21
558’22
544’23
553’24
Down 5.5% since 2020.
Students
White 88%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%Black <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.