Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering vs Jack Northrop Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 140 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
414 students
Jack Northrop Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
645 students
| Measure | Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering Lancaster, California | Jack Northrop Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 1,334 | #4590 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5925 of 15,369 | #45918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 414 | 645 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 645 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 34.5 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 26% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 18.3).
- •Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering does better on math proficiency (56% vs 26%).
- •Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 37%).
- •Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 89.3%).
- •Jack Northrop Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 34.5).
- •Jack Northrop Elementary is the larger school with 645 students compared with 414.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering better than Jack Northrop Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering ranks higher (57.9 vs 18.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering and Jack Northrop Elementary?
About 140 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering: 414. Jack Northrop Elementary: 645. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering and Jack Northrop Elementary rank in California?
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering is 325th of 1,334 and Jack Northrop Elementary is 4590th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).