- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
North State Aspire Academy shrank from 18 students in 2022-23 to 9 in 2023-24 (-50.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 060768007441 · Anderson, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
13 enr · 6.5:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadow Lane Elementary (398 students)
North State Aspire Academy shrank from 18 students in 2022-23 to 9 in 2023-24 (-50.0%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North State Aspire Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meadow Lane El
Meadow Lane Elementary
398 students
- Anderson Middl
Anderson Middle
341 students
- Anderson Heigh
Anderson Heights Elementary
261 students
- This school 13
North State Aspire Academy
13 students
What this shows North State Aspire Academy reports 13 students on the CCD universe file.
How North State Aspire Academy compares
North State Aspire Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Cascade Union Elementary reports $20,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~13 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 9 (2023-24), down 9.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.