- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fountain Valley, CA
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fulton (Harry C.) Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061422001625
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Fountain Valley · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton (Harry C.) Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fountain Valley, CA.
School address
District: Fountain Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061422001625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 061422001625 · Fountain Valley, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 23.5:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (768 students)
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Masuda (Kazuo)
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle
768 students
- This school
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle
753 students
- Talbert (Samue
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
690 students
- Courreges (Roc
Courreges (Roch) Elementary
631 students
- Cox (James H.)
Cox (James H.) Elementary
607 students
- Newland (Willi
Newland (William T.) Elementary
531 students
What this shows Fulton (Harry C.) Middle reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton (Harry C.) Middle compares
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,338
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 753 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 52.9%
White 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Fulton (Harry C.) Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fountain Valley Elementary reports $14,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fulton (Harry C.) Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masuda (Kazuo) Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cox (James H.) Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newland (William T.) Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fulton (Harry C.) Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Fountain Valley
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fulton (Harry C.) Middle
How many students attend Fulton (Harry C.) Middle?
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle has 753 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fountain Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton (Harry C.) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton (Harry C.) Middle is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fulton (Harry C.) Middle?
16.5% of students at Fulton (Harry C.) Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton (Harry C.) Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fulton (Harry C.) Middle is Asian at 52.9% of enrollment, in Fountain Valley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton (Harry C.) Middle?
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Fulton (Harry C.) Middle rank among middle schools in Fountain Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton (Harry C.) Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Fountain Valley Elementary?
Besides Fulton (Harry C.) Middle, Fountain Valley Elementary also operates Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (768 students), Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle (690 students), and Courreges (Roch) Elementary (631 students). See the Fountain Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.