- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fortuna, CA
Fortuna Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fortuna Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060142001617
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fortuna Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Fortuna · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- small classes for California
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fortuna Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fortuna Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Fortuna, CA.
School address
District: Fortuna Elementary · California
NCES ID 060142001617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Fortuna Middle grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 060142001617 · Fortuna, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 15.4:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary (282 students)
Fortuna Middle grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fortuna Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norman G. Ambr
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
282 students
- Linell K. Walk
Linell K. Walker Elementary
256 students
- Toddy Thomas M
Toddy Thomas Middle
233 students
- This school
Fortuna Middle
231 students
What this shows Fortuna Middle reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fortuna Middle compares
Fortuna Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,627
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Fortuna Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fortuna Elementary reports $17,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fortuna Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linell K. Walker Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toddy Thomas Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fortuna Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fortuna Middle
How many students attend Fortuna Middle?
Fortuna Middle has 231 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fortuna, CA. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fortuna Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fortuna Middle is 15.4:1, which is 28% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fortuna Middle?
70.9% of students at Fortuna Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fortuna Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fortuna Middle is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Fortuna, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fortuna Middle?
Fortuna Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fortuna Middle rank among public schools in Fortuna?
By Resource Investment Index, Fortuna Middle ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Fortuna, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fortuna on the city page.
What other schools are in Fortuna Elementary?
Besides Fortuna Middle, Fortuna Elementary also operates Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary (282 students), Linell K. Walker Elementary (256 students), and Toddy Thomas Middle (233 students). See the Fortuna Elementary district page for the complete list.