- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fullerton, CA
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061473001795
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Elementary · California
NCES ID 061473001795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts grew from 775 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 061473001795 · Fullerton, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 23.4:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students)
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts grew from 775 students in 2022-23 to 822 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert C. Fisl
Robert C. Fisler Elementary
892 students
- Beechwood Elem
Beechwood Elementary
872 students
- D. Russell Par
D. Russell Parks Junior High
854 students
- This school
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
820 students
- Sunset Lane El
Sunset Lane Elementary
700 students
- Acacia Element
Acacia Elementary
661 students
What this shows Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts compares
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts is a growing 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,368
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 820 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
White 19.5%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fullerton Elementary reports $17,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Fisler Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D. Russell Parks Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Lane Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Fullerton
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 (~820 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
How many students attend Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts?
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts has 820 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fullerton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts?
42.8% of students at Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts?
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts rank among middle schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fullerton, 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 Fullerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fullerton Elementary?
Besides Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts, Fullerton Elementary also operates Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students), Beechwood Elementary (872 students), and D. Russell Parks Junior High (854 students). See the Fullerton Elementary district page for the complete list.