How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Aspire East Palo Alto Charter | Costano Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East Palo Alto, CA | East Palo Alto, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 496 | 369 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.5:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.3% | 89.7% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Aspire East Palo Alto Charter | Costano Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,398 | $33,564 |
| District | Aspire East Palo Alto Charter District | Ravenswood City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Aspire East Palo Alto Charter | Costano Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| African American | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86.3% | 72.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.8% | 12.5% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Aspire East Palo Alto Charter | Costano Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 919:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.6% | 60.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.