- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Robert Fulton College Preparatory held near 1,258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 66.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 062271003029 · Van Nuys, CA Other · MID · TRAD
1,229 enr · 20.1:1 · 94.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Robert Fulton College Preparatory held near 1,258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 66.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Robert Fulton College Preparatory in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school
Robert Fulton College Preparatory
1,229 students
What this shows Robert Fulton College Preparatory reports 1,229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Fulton College Preparatory compares
Robert Fulton College Preparatory 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,444
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,229 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,244 (2022-23) → 1,258 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.