Enrollment
586
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond, CA
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Richmond Technology Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060154713891Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools.
- #17 of 21
- elementary schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36.6:1
- large classes for California
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Richmond Technology Academy ranks #17 of 21 elementary schools in Richmond, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060154713891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire Richmond Technology Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspire Richmond Technology Academy
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Richmond, California, enrolling 586 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36.6:1 is larger than about 99% of California schools and 70% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.4% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 586 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,950 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,802, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Richmond's elementary schools, it stands alongside Richmond College Preparatory (560 students): Aspire Richmond Technology Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (36.6:1 vs 35:1).
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Aspire Richmond Technology 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 Richmond Technology Academy compares
Aspire Richmond Technology 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 | 36.6:1 | ▲ 70% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
36.6:1
students per teacher
- 70% 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
42.2%
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
$13,500
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 72.0%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 6.1%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Aspire Richmond Technology Academy is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspire Richmond Technology Academy District, which includes Aspire Richmond Technology Academy.
$13,500
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 64.8%
Federal 8.2%
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 elementary schools in Richmond
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Richmond College Preparatory
Standard public school
560 students 35:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Peres Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Mira Vista Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez
Standard public school
490 students 35:1 students per teacher
Michelle Obama Elementary
Standard public school
431 students 23.9:1 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 (~586 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aspire Richmond Technology Academy
How many students attend Aspire Richmond Technology Academy?
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Richmond Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Richmond Technology Academy is 36.6:1, which is 70% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 133% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspire Richmond Technology Academy?
62.4% of students at Aspire Richmond Technology Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Richmond Technology Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Richmond Technology Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment, in Richmond, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Richmond Technology Academy?
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspire Richmond Technology Academy rank among elementary schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Richmond Technology Academy ranks #17 of 21 elementary schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
Is Aspire Richmond Technology Academy a good school?
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Richmond Technology Academy District?
None; Aspire Richmond Technology Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Aspire Richmond Technology Academy is its only campus.
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