Enrollment
515
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakland, CA
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060204610727Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #4 of 67
- elementary schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy ranks #4 of 67 elementary schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
District: Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy District · California
NCES ID 060204610727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Oakland, California, enrolling 515 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 515 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,036 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #279.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 47 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oakland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Yu Ming Charter (959 students): Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 24:1).
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy compares
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,573
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors10.9 FTE
Per 47 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 10.5%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy District, which includes Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy.
$13,573
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 57.6%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Oakland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Yu Ming Charter
Standard public school
959 students 24:1 students per teacher
Melrose Leadership Academy
Standard public school
722 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary
Standard public school
678 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Standard public school
617 students 36.3:1 students per teacher
Greenleaf
Standard public school
613 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~515 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy
How many students attend Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy?
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy?
64.8% of students at Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy is African American at 58.6% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy?
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy rank among elementary schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy ranks #4 of 67 elementary schools in Oakland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oakland on the city page.
Is Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy a good school?
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy District?
None; Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy is its only campus.
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