Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gary, IN
Aspire Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
The verdict
Aspire Charter Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Gary · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 684
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Charter Academy ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Gary, IN.
School address
NCES ID 180007102443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Aspire Charter Academy shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 180007102443 · Gary, IN Elementary · MID · CHARTER
684 enr · 94.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyslope Elementary School (684 students)
Aspire Charter Academy shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Aspire Charter Academy compares
Aspire Charter Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 91% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 81.3% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Aspire Charter Academy is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Aspire Charter Academy reports $20,149 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Gary
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Aspire Charter Academy
How many students attend Aspire Charter Academy?
Aspire Charter Academy has 684 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gary, IN. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), down 90.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspire Charter Academy?
94.6% of students at Aspire Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Charter Academy is African American at 81.3% of enrollment, in Gary, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Charter Academy?
Aspire Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Aspire Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Gary?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Charter Academy ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Gary, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gary on the city page.
What other schools are in Aspire Charter Academy?
None; Aspire Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and Aspire Charter Academy is its only campus.