- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, CA
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering
Federal NCES profile for Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062088013989
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.8:1
- large classes for California
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Lancaster, CA.
School address
District: Lancaster Elementary · California
NCES ID 062088013989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 062088013989 · Lancaster, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 31.8:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Amargosa Creek Middle (859 students)
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amargosa Creek
Amargosa Creek Middle
859 students
- New Vista Midd
New Vista Middle
835 students
- Endeavour Midd
Endeavour Middle
805 students
- Monte Vista El
Monte Vista Elementary
788 students
- El Dorado Elem
El Dorado Elementary
766 students
- This school
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering
414 students
What this shows Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering compares
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering 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 | 31.8:1 | ▲ 48% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
31.8:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$17,702
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
African American 17.2%
White 10.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster Elementary reports $17,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amargosa Creek Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Vista Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Endeavour Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Lancaster
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Amargosa Creek Middle
Standard public school
859 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
New Vista Middle
Standard public school
835 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Endeavour Middle
Standard public school
805 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Joe Walker Middle
Standard public school
781 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Piute Middle
Standard public school
729 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Gifford C. Cole Middle
Standard public school
697 students 20.5:1 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering
How many students attend Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering?
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering has 414 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, CA. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering is 31.8:1, which is 48% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering?
60.6% of students at Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering?
The largest demographic group at Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Lancaster, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering?
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering rank among middle schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Elementary?
Besides Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering, Lancaster Elementary also operates Amargosa Creek Middle (859 students), New Vista Middle (835 students), and Endeavour Middle (805 students). See the Lancaster Elementary district page for the complete list.