Enrollment
414
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lancaster, California, enrolling 414 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.8:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 48% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.6% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,683 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #594.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lancaster's middle schools, it stands alongside Amargosa Creek Middle (859 students): Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.8:1 vs 18.3:1).
Lancaster Elementary also operates Amargosa Creek Middle (859 students) and New Vista Middle (835 students) alongside Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering.
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 Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering compares
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,048
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster Elementary, which includes Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering.
$16,048
Per student
-3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 64.4%
Federal 19.3%
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 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
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering a good school?
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. 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 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.
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