Enrollment
355
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Aspire Summit Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Summit Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060209511809Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Summit Charter Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #44 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspire Summit Charter Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Summit Charter Academy ranks #44 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Aspire Summit Charter Academy District · California
NCES ID 060209511809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire Summit Charter Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspire Summit Charter Academy
Aspire Summit Charter Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Modesto, California, enrolling 355 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 355 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,523 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,326, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aspire Summit Charter Academy District spends $12,071 per pupil, 27% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Modesto's elementary schools, it stands alongside Great Valley Academy (972 students): Aspire Summit Charter Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.2:1 vs 27.8:1).
Aspire Summit Charter Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Aspire Summit Charter 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 Summit Charter Academy compares
Aspire Summit Charter 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
66.5%
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
$12,071
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 68.5%
Two or More 12.7%
White 7.3%
Asian 7.3%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Aspire Summit Charter Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspire Summit Charter Academy District, which includes Aspire Summit Charter Academy.
$12,071
Per student
-27%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 81.4%
Federal 9.9%
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 Modesto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Great Valley Academy
Standard public school
972 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Standard public school
927 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Bret Harte Elementary
Standard public school
867 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
786 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
777 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 25.5:1 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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Aspire Summit Charter Academy
How many students attend Aspire Summit Charter Academy?
Aspire Summit Charter Academy has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Summit Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Summit Charter Academy is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspire Summit Charter Academy?
64.8% of students at Aspire Summit Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Summit Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Summit Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Summit Charter Academy?
Aspire Summit Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Summit Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Summit Charter Academy ranks #44 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, 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 Modesto on the city page.
Is Aspire Summit Charter Academy a good school?
Aspire Summit Charter Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Summit Charter Academy District?
None; Aspire Summit Charter Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Aspire Summit Charter Academy is its only campus.
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