At a glance
Reported students
323
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
555.5
Aspire Performing Arts Academy: 323 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
22.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. 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
- 316
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.3:1
What the reported data says about Aspire Performing Arts Academy
Aspire Performing Arts Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lacey. It is one of 24 current school records connected to North Thurston Public Schools. NCES reports 323 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.7:1, above the Washington median of 19.1:1 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 White (51.4%) and multiracial (17%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Aspire Performing Arts Academy
- 1How do the reported 22.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.21 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- 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
- White51.4%
- Hispanic16.7%
- Black5.9%
- Asian6.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial17%
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
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.
Other schools in North Thurston Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Komachin Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
640 reported students
Salish Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
745 reported students
Chinook Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
746 reported students
Nisqually Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
789 reported students
Summit VIrtual Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
355 reported students
Lacey Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
368 reported students
Public schools near Aspire Performing Arts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komachin Middle School Middle · North Thurston Public Schools | 06–08 | 640 | 1.3 mi |
| Washington Middle School Middle · Olympia School District | 06–08 | 702 | 3.3 mi |
| Nisqually Middle School Middle · North Thurston Public Schools | 06–08 | 789 | 3.7 mi |
| Chinook Middle School Middle · North Thurston Public Schools | 06–08 | 746 | 3.7 mi |
| Tumwater Middle School Middle · Tumwater School District | 06–08 | 665 | 5.7 mi |
| Reeves Middle School Middle · Olympia School District | 06–08 | 394 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Aspire Performing Arts Academy
What grades does Aspire Performing Arts Academy serve?
Aspire Performing Arts Academy reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in North Thurston Public Schools.
How many students attend Aspire Performing Arts Academy?
Aspire Performing Arts Academy reported 323 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 316 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Aspire Performing Arts Academy?
The calculated ratio is 22.7:1, based on 323 students and 14.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Aspire Performing Arts Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Aspire Performing Arts Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Aspire Performing Arts Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.3% 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 Performing Arts Academy in?
Aspire Performing Arts Academy is part of North Thurston Public Schools, based in Lacey, WA, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Aspire Performing Arts Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Komachin Middle School (1.3 mi), Washington Middle School (3.3 mi), Nisqually Middle School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.