Aspire Gateway Academy Charter in South Gate, CA

At a glance

Reported students

344

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

16.22

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California elementary enrollment

27th percentile

Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

344

Aspire Gateway Academy Charter: 344 reported students.

State peer staffing position

35th percentile

21.2:1 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: 327
Teachers (FTE): 22
Student–teacher ratio: 14.9:1

What the reported data says about Aspire Gateway Academy Charter

Aspire Gateway 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 Gateway Academy Charter District. NCES reports 344 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 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, close to 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 (94.8%) and multiracial (4.7%). English learners represent 22.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Aspire Gateway Academy Charter

1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.22 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 22.3%
Students with disabilities: 5.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 95.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Provision 2

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 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

White0.3%
Hispanic94.8%
Black0%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.7%

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 Gateway 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 Firestone Academy Charter Elementary · Charter · Aspire Firestone Academy Charter District	KG–05	330	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

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Frequently asked questions about Aspire Gateway Academy Charter

What grades does Aspire Gateway Academy Charter serve?

Aspire Gateway Academy Charter reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District.

How many students attend Aspire Gateway Academy Charter?

Aspire Gateway Academy Charter reported 344 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 327 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Aspire Gateway Academy Charter?

The calculated ratio is 21.2:1, based on 344 students and 16.22 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 Gateway Academy Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?

Aspire Gateway 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 Gateway Academy Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

95.3% 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 Gateway Academy Charter in?

Aspire Gateway Academy Charter is part of Aspire Gateway 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 Gateway Academy Charter?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Aspire Firestone 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.