Enrollment
4
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 061425012543
Fowler Academy Independent Study — Fowler, CA
Federal NCES profile for Fowler Academy Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fowler Unified · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fowler Academy Independent Study compares with California and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fowler Academy Independent Study reports 4 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 68% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 56% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fowler Unified spends $22,401 per pupil district-wide, above the California average of $18,039 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.6% from local sources (property taxes), 59.6% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fowler Academy Independent Study compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 68% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 4 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
— 68% below state mean
Top 2% in California — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,401
per pupil, district-wide
— above California avg of $18,039
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 4 Top 1% in California — larger than 99% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 7:1 -68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 061425012543
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
White 25.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fowler Unified, which includes Fowler Academy Independent Study.
$22,401
Per student
+24%
vs California
Avg $18,039
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
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- 807
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Fowler Academy Independent Study
How many students attend Fowler Academy Independent Study?
Fowler Academy Independent Study has 4 students enrolled. It is a other school in Fowler, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler Academy Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler Academy Independent Study is 7:1, which is 68% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 56% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowler Academy Independent Study?
The largest demographic group at Fowler Academy Independent Study is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0%. The school serves a student body in Fowler, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowler Academy Independent Study?
Fowler Academy Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.