Aspire University Charter District

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Modesto, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 46/100 ranks Aspire University Charter District #876 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,372 per pupil, Aspire University Charter District ranks #1305 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

419
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,372
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Aspire University Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 419 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Stanislaus County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,372 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 7.8% local, 79.2% state, and 13.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 46/100, ranked #876 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 50.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% White, 3.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Aspire University Charter, enrolling 423 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Aspire University Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Aspire University Charter District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Aspire University Charter District a distant remainder — means Aspire University Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Aspire University Charter District reports 70.6% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Aspire University Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 50.4% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.0%
Federal
79.2%
State
7.8%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
876 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Aspire University Charter District.

White 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 84.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 3.1%
Multiracial 7.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

50.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Aspire University Charter District

School Enrollment
Aspire University Charter
Charter
423

How Aspire University Charter District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
High Tech High North County District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Anderson Valley Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Oakland Charter High District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Sd Global Vision Academy District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Aspire University Charter District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Aspire University Charter District?

Aspire University Charter District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 419 students.

How much does Aspire University Charter District spend per student?

Aspire University Charter District spends $15,372 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #876 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Aspire University Charter District?

Aspire University Charter District students are 84.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% White, 3.1% Asian, 1.2% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Aspire University Charter District?

Aspire University Charter District has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #876 out of 1526 districts in California.