Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy

Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy, a compact elementary school in Stockton, California, part of Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy District, caters to 388 students, covering grades K through 5.

Operationally, Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy answers to Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy District, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

Demographically, Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy records that the largest single group is Hispanic at 53%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school reports 22% Asian, 12% multiracial, 8% Black, 4% White. By comparison, San Joaquin County as a whole is about 43% Hispanic, so the school skews noticeably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy lists 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 25.9:1. The state averages around 22.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 73% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for San Joaquin County put median household income runs about $92,179, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across San Joaquin County's 251 public schools (combined enrollment of about 153,026 students), Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy is one campus in the mix.

District Special Education is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a metropolitan site. As a public charter, Aspire Arts & Sciences Academy runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.