- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oxnard, CA
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062922004504
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for California
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 062922004504 · Oxnard, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 14.7:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering (1,027 students)
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R.J. Frank Aca
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
1,027 students
- Juan Lagunas S
Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary
895 students
- Driffill Eleme
Driffill Elementary
891 students
- Kamala Element
Kamala Elementary
842 students
- Curren Element
Curren Elementary
817 students
- This school
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design
617 students
What this shows Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design compares
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$19,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.3%
White 5.0%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oxnard reports $19,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Driffill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kamala Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curren Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Oxnard
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Charles Blackstock Junior High
Standard public school
1,239 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
Standard public school
1,027 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
E. O. Green Junior High
Standard public school
949 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Junior High
Standard public school
700 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences
Standard public school
696 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Middle
Standard public school
637 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design
How many students attend Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design?
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design has 617 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oxnard, CA. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design is 14.7:1, which is 32% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design?
68.3% of students at Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design?
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design rank among middle schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Oxnard, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Oxnard on the city page.
What other schools are in Oxnard?
Besides Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design, Oxnard also operates R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering (1,027 students), Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary (895 students), and Driffill Elementary (891 students). See the Oxnard district page for the complete list.