Enrollment
13
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anderson, CA
North State Aspire Academy
Federal NCES profile for North State Aspire Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060768007441
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North State Aspire Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for California
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North State Aspire Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North State Aspire Academy ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Anderson, CA.
School address
District: Cascade Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060768007441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North State Aspire Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at North State Aspire Academy
North State Aspire Academy is a higher-need, small elementary school in Anderson, California, enrolling 13 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.5:1, North State Aspire Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of California schools and 70% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of California schools, with 13 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Two or More (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
The surrounding Cascade Union Elementary spends $20,136 per pupil, 22% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 18 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 13 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Anderson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tree of Life International Charter (402 students): North State Aspire Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.5:1 vs 26.8:1).
Cascade Union Elementary also operates Meadow Lane Elementary (398 students) and Anderson Middle (341 students) alongside North State Aspire Academy.
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 North State Aspire Academy compares
North State Aspire 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 70% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$20,136
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 138.5 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
White 38.5%
Two or More 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%
Largest group: White at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, North State Aspire Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cascade Union Elementary, which includes North State Aspire Academy.
$20,136
Per student
+22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 52.8%
Federal 24.3%
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.
How North State Aspire Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Lane Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Heights Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North State Aspire Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Anderson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Tree of Life International Charter
Standard public school
402 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 19:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Anderson Heights Elementary
Standard public school
261 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Elementary
Standard public school
242 students 22:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Primary
Standard public school
217 students 19.7:1 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 (~13 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North State Aspire Academy
How many students attend North State Aspire Academy?
North State Aspire Academy has 13 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anderson, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North State Aspire Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North State Aspire Academy is 6.5:1, which is 70% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North State Aspire Academy?
66.7% of students at North State Aspire Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North State Aspire Academy?
The largest demographic group at North State Aspire Academy is White at 38.5% of enrollment, in Anderson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North State Aspire Academy?
North State Aspire Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does North State Aspire Academy rank among elementary schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, North State Aspire Academy ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Anderson, 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 Anderson on the city page.
Is North State Aspire Academy a good school?
North State Aspire Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. 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 Cascade Union Elementary?
Besides North State Aspire Academy, Cascade Union Elementary also operates Meadow Lane Elementary (398 students), Anderson Middle (341 students), and Anderson Heights Elementary (261 students). See the Cascade Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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