Enrollment
452
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stockton, CA
Aspire River Oaks Charter
Federal NCES profile for Aspire River Oaks Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060245210389Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire River Oaks Charter earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #65 of 83
- elementary schools in Stockton · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.1:1
- large classes for California
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspire River Oaks Charter has class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire River Oaks Charter ranks #65 of 83 elementary schools in Stockton, CA.
School address
District: Aspire River Oaks Charter District · California
NCES ID 060245210389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire River Oaks Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspire River Oaks Charter
Aspire River Oaks Charter is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Stockton, California, enrolling 452 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.1:1 is larger than about 96% of California schools and 40% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.4% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,905 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,701, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and Asian (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aspire River Oaks Charter District spends $10,831 per pupil, 34% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Stockton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Great Valley Elementary (983 students): Aspire River Oaks Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.1:1 vs 27.3:1).
Aspire River Oaks Charter District is a single-school charter district, so Aspire River Oaks Charter 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 River Oaks Charter compares
Aspire River Oaks Charter on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in California - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$10,831
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
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 39.2%
Asian 34.3%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 6.4%
White 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Aspire River Oaks Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspire River Oaks Charter District, which includes Aspire River Oaks Charter.
$10,831
Per student
-34%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.7%
State 77.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 Stockton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Great Valley Elementary
Standard public school
983 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Commodore Stockton Skills
Standard public school
971 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
King Elementary
Standard public school
942 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Wilhelmina Henry Elementary
Standard public school
881 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
John C. Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Manlio Silva Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 26.6:1 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 (~452 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aspire River Oaks Charter
How many students attend Aspire River Oaks Charter?
Aspire River Oaks Charter has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stockton, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire River Oaks Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire River Oaks Charter is 30.1:1, which is 40% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspire River Oaks Charter?
63.4% of students at Aspire River Oaks Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire River Oaks Charter?
The largest demographic group at Aspire River Oaks Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 39.2% of enrollment, in Stockton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire River Oaks Charter?
Aspire River Oaks Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 River Oaks Charter rank among elementary schools in Stockton?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire River Oaks Charter ranks #65 of 83 elementary 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 elementary schools in Stockton on the city page.
Is Aspire River Oaks Charter a good school?
Aspire River Oaks Charter earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of California schools. It is also more 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 River Oaks Charter District?
None; Aspire River Oaks Charter District is a single-school charter district, and Aspire River Oaks Charter is its only campus.
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