At a glance
Reported students
206
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
206
Aspire College Academy: 206 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
18.7:1 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
- 224
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about Aspire College Academy
Aspire College Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Oakland. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Aspire College Academy District. NCES reports 206 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 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, 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 (66.5%) and Black (21.8%). English learners represent 38.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Aspire College Academy
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 11 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 38.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White0%
- Hispanic66.5%
- Black21.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial9.2%
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 Aspire College 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Oakland Pride Elementary Elementary · Oakland Unified | KG–05 | 314 | 0.3 mi |
| Markham Elementary Elementary · Oakland Unified | KG–05 | 327 | 0.5 mi |
| Highland CDC Elementary · Oakland Unified | KG–KG | — | 0.8 mi |
| Highland Community Elementary · Oakland Unified | KG–05 | 457 | 0.8 mi |
| Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary Elementary · Oakland Unified | KG–05 | 231 | 1 mi |
| Burckhalter Elementary Elementary · Oakland Unified | KG–05 | 193 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Aspire College Academy
What grades does Aspire College Academy serve?
Aspire College Academy reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Aspire College Academy District.
How many students attend Aspire College Academy?
Aspire College Academy reported 206 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 224 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Aspire College Academy?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 206 students and 11 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 Aspire College Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Aspire College 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 Aspire College Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Aspire College Academy in?
Aspire College Academy is part of Aspire College Academy District, based in Oakland, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Aspire College Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Oakland Pride Elementary (0.3 mi), Markham Elementary (0.5 mi), Highland CDC (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.