Enrollment
617
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Modesto, CA
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060182612511Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.5:1
- large classes for California
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060182612511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Modesto, California, enrolling 617 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.5:1 is larger than about 97% of California schools and 51% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.8% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,910 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,873, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 617 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District spends $12,686 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Modesto's public schools, it stands alongside Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley (776 students): Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32.5:1 vs 15.8:1).
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Aspire Vanguard 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 Vanguard College Preparatory Academy compares
Aspire Vanguard 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 | 32.5:1 | ▲ 51% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
32.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.1%
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
$12,686
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 617 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 79.6%
Two or More 8.6%
White 5.7%
Asian 3.2%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District, which includes Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy.
$12,686
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 69.7%
Federal 11.4%
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 Modesto
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Standard public school
776 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Stanislaus County Special Education
Special-education school
462 students 11:1 students per teacher
Hart-Ransom Academic Charter
Standard public school
436 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Petersen Alternative Center for Education
Alternative education program
138 students 27.6:1 students per teacher
Stanislaus County West Campus
Alternative education program
56 students 14:1 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 (~617 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy?
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy has 617 students enrolled. It is a public school in Modesto, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is 32.5:1, which is 51% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 107% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy?
62.8% of students at Aspire Vanguard 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 Vanguard College Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy?
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Vanguard College Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy ranks #6 of 6 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 schools in Modesto on the city page.
Is Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy a good school?
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District?
None; Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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