Aspire College Academy K-5: East Oakland Community &amp; Success (2026 List)

About 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.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%

Reading 8%

State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 8% in Reading.

9

Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

3

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

203

Total Students

$69570

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0%

Asian 0.49%

Hispanic 68.47%

Black 23.15%

Two+ Races 6.9%

Native Am. 0%

White

0%

Asian

0.49%

Hispanic

68.47%

Black

23.15%

Two+ Races

6.9%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 203

44.83%

91 Female

55.17%

112 Male

Student Population

203 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

279 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Aspire College Academy Contact Information

Address

1001 22nd Ave. Ste. 100, Oakland, CA, 94606

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Phone

(510) 562-8030

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Website

http://www.aspirepublicschools.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

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.

FAQ

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.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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