At a glance
Reported students
320
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
320
Aspen Valley Prep Academy: 320 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 334
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Aspen Valley Prep Academy
Aspen Valley Prep Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Fresno. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Aspen Valley Prep Academy District. NCES reports 320 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (75.3%) and White (10.6%). English learners represent 14.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Aspen Valley Prep Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.75 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.75
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.34
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.6%
- Hispanic75.3%
- Black6.9%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Aspen Valley Prep Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Elementary Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–06 | 669 | under 0.1 mi |
| Slater Elementary Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–06 | 752 | 0.6 mi |
| Roeding Elementary Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–06 | 704 | 0.8 mi |
| Deborah A. Williams Elementary Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–06 | 582 | 1 mi |
| Golden Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Golden Charter Academy District | KG–08 | 405 | 1.3 mi |
| Wawona K-8 Elementary · Fresno Unified | KG–08 | 688 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Aspen Valley Prep Academy
What grades does Aspen Valley Prep Academy serve?
Aspen Valley Prep Academy reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Aspen Valley Prep Academy District.
How many students attend Aspen Valley Prep Academy?
Aspen Valley Prep Academy reported 320 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 334 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Aspen Valley Prep Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 320 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Aspen Valley Prep Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Aspen Valley Prep Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Aspen Valley Prep Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Aspen Valley Prep Academy in?
Aspen Valley Prep Academy is part of Aspen Valley Prep Academy District, based in Fresno, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Aspen Valley Prep Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wilson Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Slater Elementary (0.6 mi), Roeding Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.