Enrollment
772
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stockton, CA
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Langston Hughes Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060180112244Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.7:1
- large classes for California
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Langston Hughes Academy ranks #12 of 14 schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District · California
NCES ID 060180112244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire Langston Hughes Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspire Langston Hughes Academy
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Stockton, California, enrolling 772 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.7:1 is larger than about 95% of California schools and 38% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.3% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 772 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,366 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #876.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District spends $12,276 per pupil, 26% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Stockton's public schools, it stands alongside Franklin High (2,065 students): Aspire Langston Hughes Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.7:1 vs 19.9:1).
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Aspire Langston Hughes 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 Langston Hughes Academy compares
Aspire Langston Hughes 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 | 29.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
29.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$12,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 257 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
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
African American 14.9%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 7.0%
White 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Aspire Langston Hughes Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District, which includes Aspire Langston Hughes Academy.
$12,276
Per student
-26%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 81.9%
Federal 9.2%
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 other schools in Stockton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Franklin High
Standard public school
2,065 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Venture Academy
Alternative education program
1,657 students 21:1 students per teacher
One.Charter
Alternative education program
1,356 students 39.9:1 students per teacher
Able Charter
Standard public school
1,186 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
San Joaquin County Community
Alternative education program
1,021 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
San Joaquin County Special Education
Special-education school
904 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~772 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aspire Langston Hughes Academy
How many students attend Aspire Langston Hughes Academy?
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy has 772 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stockton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Langston Hughes Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Langston Hughes Academy is 29.7:1, which is 38% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspire Langston Hughes Academy?
57.3% of students at Aspire Langston Hughes Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Langston Hughes Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Langston Hughes Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Langston Hughes Academy?
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspire Langston Hughes Academy rank among schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Langston Hughes Academy ranks #12 of 14 schools in Stockton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stockton on the city page.
Is Aspire Langston Hughes Academy a good school?
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Langston Hughes Academy District?
None; Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Aspire Langston Hughes Academy is its only campus.
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