Enrollment
392
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakland, CA
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060221210459Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 14
- schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy ranks #9 of 14 schools in Oakland, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060221210459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Oakland, California, enrolling 392 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,756 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #712.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 392 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oakland's public schools, it stands alongside Coliseum College Prep Academy (861 students): Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 17.2:1).
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory 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 Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy compares
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory 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 | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$15,269
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 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 93.1%
African American 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy District, which includes Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy.
$15,269
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 65.7%
Federal 10.7%
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 Oakland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Standard public school
861 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Oakland School for the Arts
Standard public school
828 students 23:1 students per teacher
Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Standard public school
723 students 19:1 students per teacher
Madison Park Academy 6-12
Standard public school
676 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Alternative education program
481 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
480 students 16.6:1 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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy?
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakland, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy?
67.2% of students at Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment, in Oakland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy?
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy ranks #9 of 14 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 schools in Oakland on the city page.
Is Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy a good school?
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy District?
None; Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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