CaliforniaSchoolsAspire University Charter

Aspire University Charter

PublicRegularCharterGrades 05
Modesto, California · Aspire University Charter District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students423
Student:Teacher23.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
423
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
85%+19.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Aspire University Charter is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Modesto, California. The school enrolls 423 students. It is part of the Aspire University Charter District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictAspire University Charter District
County6099
CityModesto
ZIP95351
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060177814342

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment423
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino81.2%
Black / African American3.2%
Asian3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races3.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
81.2%
Black
3.2%
Asian
3.0%
Two+
3.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)