Enrollment
1,229
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Van Nuys, CA
Robert Fulton College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Robert Fulton College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 062271003029
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Fulton College Preparatory earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 22
- public schools in Van Nuys · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 94.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Fulton College Preparatory has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Fulton College Preparatory ranks #8 of 22 public schools in Van Nuys, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Fulton College Preparatory compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Fulton College Preparatory
Robert Fulton College Preparatory is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Van Nuys, California, enrolling 1,229 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.1% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,229 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 242 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Angeles Unified spends $21,940 per pupil, 33% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Van Nuys's public schools, it stands alongside Magnolia Science Academy 2 (514 students): Robert Fulton College Preparatory is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 25.7:1).
Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students) and North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students) alongside Robert Fulton College Preparatory.
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 Robert Fulton College Preparatory compares
Robert Fulton College Preparatory on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.1% | ▲ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,229 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,229
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$21,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 87.7%
Asian 5.0%
White 3.8%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Robert Fulton College Preparatory is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Angeles Unified, which includes Robert Fulton College Preparatory.
$21,940
Per student
+33%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 19.2%
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 Robert Fulton College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Fulton College Preparatory's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Van Nuys
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~1,229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Fulton College Preparatory
How many students attend Robert Fulton College Preparatory?
Robert Fulton College Preparatory has 1,229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Van Nuys, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Fulton College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Fulton College Preparatory is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Robert Fulton College Preparatory?
94.1% of students at Robert Fulton College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Fulton College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Robert Fulton College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment, in Van Nuys, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Fulton College Preparatory?
Robert Fulton College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert Fulton College Preparatory rank among public schools in Van Nuys?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Fulton College Preparatory ranks #8 of 22 public schools in Van Nuys, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Van Nuys on the city page.
Is Robert Fulton College Preparatory a good school?
Robert Fulton College Preparatory earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Robert Fulton College Preparatory, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.
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