Enrollment
554
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntington Park, CA
Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060185711655Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 25
- public schools in Huntington Park · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 39.6:1
- large classes for California
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy ranks #9 of 25 public schools in Huntington Park, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060185711655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy
Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Huntington Park, California, enrolling 554 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39.6:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 84% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 85.1% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 554 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.
Among 1,843 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #193, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 1/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Huntington Park's public schools, it stands alongside Aspire Pacific Academy (562 students): Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (39.6:1 vs 33.1:1).
Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Aspire Ollin University 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 Ollin University Preparatory Academy compares
Aspire Ollin University 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 | 39.6:1 | ▲ 84% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
39.6:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$15,195
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 225 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 99.3%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.4, Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy District, which includes Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy.
$15,195
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 61.4%
Federal 17.5%
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 Huntington Park
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~554 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~39.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy?
Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntington Park, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy is 39.6:1, which is 84% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 152% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy?
85.1% of students at Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 99.3% of enrollment, in Huntington Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy?
Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Ollin University Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in Huntington Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy ranks #9 of 25 public schools in Huntington Park, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Huntington Park on the city page.
Is Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy a good school?
Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Ollin University Preparatory Academy District?
None; Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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