Aspire College Academy

Aspire College Academy is located at 8030 Atherton Street in the Eastmont area of Oakland, California. The school serves grades K through 5 with an enrollment of about 203 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 23:1. Math proficiency is about 12%, and reading proficiency is about 8%, according to recent state test results. The gender mix is roughly 55% male and 45% female. The campus feels like a place where people from different backgrounds come together and support each other, even when school can be tough. The staff and families work closely to help students, and students are encouraged to treat each other with respect. There's also a strong focus on developing good study habits and staying strong through challenges. Homes near the school usually cost between $650,000 and $900,000, so families have options close to parks, stores, and public transportation with short commutes. Parents say teachers are easy to talk to, take time to answer questions, and help them understand what's happening in class. With how it's doing now and its ongoing efforts to keep improving, Aspire College Academy is working hard to become one of the top elementary schools in California.

According to the 2025 results of nationally normed Panorama surveys, Aspire College Academy said that families were happier with the school. The data showed a big increase in the "school fit" category, which shows how families feel about how well the school meets their child's needs. The results provide information about how the school climate and family involvement changed during the 2025 reporting period.

Q1. In what ways does Aspire College Academy talk to families?

Ans. Aspire network emails, automated phone messages, and official school announcements sent out on a regular basis are all ways to share information.

Q2. Who is in charge of the school's daily activities?

Ans. Site administrators oversee daily operations and ensure adherence to Aspire Public Schools' rules and expectations.

Q3. How do parents find out about academic expectations?

Ans. School communications share academic expectations, and conferences and family interactions reinforce them.

Q4. How does the school address problems with student behavior?

Ans. Aspire conduct guidelines are used to resolve student behavior problems, and staff ensure that families understand what is expected of them.

Q5. What do you do to keep kids safe during the school day?

Ans. Safety procedures follow Aspire's rules, and staff members are always on hand to watch over the kids and make sure they follow the rules.