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Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District

California · Public School District
1
Schools
339
Students
$17,985
Per-Pupil Spend
+25% nat'l
76.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+24pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District is a public school district in California serving 339 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $17,985 is above average for a US public school district. 76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Aspire Gateway Academy CharterCharterKG–05339
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,985+25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
19%
State
60.2%
Local (property tax)
19.0%
Federal
20.9%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
339
Students
76%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score45/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,985 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
76% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District?
Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District has 1 public school, serving a total of 339 students.
How much does Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District spend per student?
Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District spends $17,985 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District?
76% of students in Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District is a charter school.
What grade levels does Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District serve?
Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District serves grades KG through 5, covering elementary and middle school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Aspire Gateway Academy Charter District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.