Enrollment
22
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fowler, CA
Fowler Academy Continuation
Federal NCES profile for Fowler Academy Continuation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061425001637
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowler Academy Continuation earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Fowler · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fowler Academy Continuation has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Academy Continuation ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Fowler, CA.
School address
District: Fowler Unified · California
NCES ID 061425001637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fowler Academy Continuation compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fowler Academy Continuation
Fowler Academy Continuation is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Fowler, California, enrolling 22 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of California schools, with 22 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 108 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Discipline events run high: 5 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 22 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Fowler's public schools, it stands alongside Fowler Academy Independent Study (4 students): Fowler Academy Continuation is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 4:1).
Fowler Unified also operates Fowler High (807 students) and John Sutter Middle (579 students) alongside Fowler Academy Continuation.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fowler Academy Continuation compares
Fowler Academy Continuation on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,455
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.5%
White 4.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.6, Fowler Academy Continuation is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fowler Unified, which includes Fowler Academy Continuation.
$15,455
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 59.6%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fowler Academy Continuation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Sutter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malaga Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowler Academy Continuation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Fowler
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~22 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fowler Academy Continuation
How many students attend Fowler Academy Continuation?
Fowler Academy Continuation has 22 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fowler, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler Academy Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler Academy Continuation is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fowler Academy Continuation?
81.8% of students at Fowler Academy Continuation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowler Academy Continuation?
The largest demographic group at Fowler Academy Continuation is Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment, in Fowler, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowler Academy Continuation?
Fowler Academy Continuation has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Fowler Academy Continuation rank among public schools in Fowler?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Academy Continuation ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Fowler, 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 Fowler on the city page.
Is Fowler Academy Continuation a good school?
Fowler Academy Continuation earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fowler Unified?
Besides Fowler Academy Continuation, Fowler Unified also operates Fowler High (807 students), John Sutter Middle (579 students), and Marshall Elementary (486 students). See the Fowler Unified district page for the complete list.
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