- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fowler, CA
Fowler Academy Independent Study
Federal NCES profile for Fowler Academy Independent Study, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061425012543
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowler Academy Independent Study earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Fowler · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for California
- 4
- students enrolled
Fowler Academy Independent Study has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Academy Independent Study ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Fowler, CA.
School address
District: Fowler Unified · California
NCES ID 061425012543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Fowler Academy Independent Study shrank from 7 students in 2022-23 to 5 in 2023-24 (-28.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.5 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 061425012543 · Fowler, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
4 enr · 4:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Fowler High (807 students)
Fowler Academy Independent Study shrank from 7 students in 2022-23 to 5 in 2023-24 (-28.6%). Teacher FTE lost 1.5 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fowler Academy Independent Study in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fowler High
Fowler High
807 students
- John Sutter Mi
John Sutter Middle
579 students
- Marshall Eleme
Marshall Elementary
486 students
- Fremont Elemen
Fremont Elementary
473 students
- Malaga Element 192
Malaga Elementary
192 students
- This school 4
Fowler Academy Independent Study
4 students
What this shows Fowler Academy Independent Study reports 4 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fowler Academy Independent Study compares
Fowler Academy Independent Study is a shrinking 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 | 4:1 | ▼ 81% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 4 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
4
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
- 81% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,562
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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 + 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
White 25.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Fowler Academy Independent Study is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fowler Unified reports $16,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fowler Academy Independent Study Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Sutter Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malaga Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowler Academy Independent Study's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~4 students)
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 an alternative school in Fowler, CA. CCD year-over-year: 7 (2022-23) → 5 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler Academy Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler Academy Independent Study is 4:1, which is 81% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Fowler, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowler Academy Independent Study?
Fowler Academy Independent Study has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Independent Study rank among public schools in Fowler?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Academy Independent Study ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Fowler Unified?
Besides Fowler Academy Independent Study, 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.