- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fullerton, CA
Nicolas Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Nicolas Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061473001798
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicolas Junior High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicolas Junior High has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicolas Junior High ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Elementary · California
NCES ID 061473001798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Nicolas Junior High held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 061473001798 · Fullerton, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 18:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert C. Fisler Elementary (892 students)
Nicolas Junior High held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nicolas Junior High 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
- Ladera Vista J
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts
820 students
- Sunset Lane El
Sunset Lane Elementary
700 students
- This school
Nicolas Junior High
539 students
What this shows Nicolas Junior High reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicolas Junior High compares
Nicolas Junior High 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$17,368
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 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.2%
White 3.5%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Nicolas Junior High is less 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 Nicolas Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Fisler Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| D. Russell Parks Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Lane Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicolas Junior High'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
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nicolas Junior High
How many students attend Nicolas Junior High?
Nicolas Junior High has 539 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fullerton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicolas Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicolas Junior High is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% higher 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 Nicolas Junior High?
77.7% of students at Nicolas Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicolas Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Nicolas Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicolas Junior High?
Nicolas Junior High 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 Nicolas Junior High rank among middle schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicolas Junior High 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 Nicolas Junior High, 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.