Aspire College Academy

Aspire College Academy is a small elementary school in Oakland, California, administered by Aspire College Academy District. It teaches 206 students in kindergarten through 5. By comparison, elementary schools in California enroll about 465 students on average.

Aspire College Academy reports to Aspire College Academy District.

Of every 100 students at Aspire College Academy, about 67 are Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 22% Black and 9% multiracial. Among all residents of Alameda County, the Hispanic share is about 23%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 50%.

On staff are 11 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. Elementary schools in California have an average ratio of 22.3:1. About 96% of students at Aspire College Academy are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Alameda County averages 49%, lower than here.

American Community Survey estimates for Alameda County show that median household income comes to about $129,367, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 52% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Alameda County counts 394 public schools with about 210,511 students.

Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, East Oakland Pride Elementary, is about 0.3 miles. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.

Locale data from NCES put Aspire College Academy inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more (City: Large). Charter status: Aspire College Academy is a public charter school.

Enrollment fell by 24% across 4 years, from 271 in 2020-21 to 206 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 20.9:1 to 18.7:1.

The allk12 page for Aspire College Academy lets the school community talk about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.