At a glance
Reported students
330
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
330
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter: 330 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
19.4:1 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
- 338
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Aspire Firestone Academy Charter
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in South Gate. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Aspire Firestone Academy Charter District. NCES reports 330 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 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, 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 (95.8%) and multiracial (3%). English learners represent 34.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Aspire Firestone Academy Charter
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.02 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
- 34.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.67
- 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
- White0.3%
- Hispanic95.8%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
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 Firestone Academy Charter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Gateway Academy Charter Elementary · Charter · Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District | KG–05 | 344 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bryson Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 706 | 0.5 mi |
| Tweedy Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 471 | 0.7 mi |
| San Gabriel Avenue Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 432 | 0.8 mi |
| San Miguel Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–05 | 677 | 0.8 mi |
| Teresa Hughes Elementary Elementary · Los Angeles Unified | KG–06 | 515 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Aspire Firestone Academy Charter
What grades does Aspire Firestone Academy Charter serve?
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Aspire Firestone Academy Charter District.
How many students attend Aspire Firestone Academy Charter?
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter reported 330 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 338 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Aspire Firestone Academy Charter?
The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 330 students and 17.02 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 Firestone Academy Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter 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 Firestone Academy Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.8% 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 Firestone Academy Charter in?
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter is part of Aspire Firestone Academy Charter District, based in South Gate, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Aspire Firestone Academy Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Aspire Gateway Academy Charter (under 0.1 mi), Bryson Avenue Elementary (0.5 mi), Tweedy Elementary (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.