Fulton County School District

The Fulton County School District is located in Atlanta, GA and includes 103 schools that serve 88,299 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Fulton County School District spends $10,411 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Fulton County School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the GA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Fulton County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Fulton County School District, 10% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Fulton County School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.