Aspire East Palo Alto Charter School is located at 1286 Runnymede Street in the East Palo Alto area of East Palo Alto, California. The school serves grades K through 8 with an enrollment of about 564 students and a student–teacher ratio near 30:1. Approximately 13% of students are proficient in math, and about 22% are proficient in reading on recent state assessments. The gender mix is around 51% male and 49% female. The campus has a busy, community feel, with staff and families working together in a mix of different backgrounds. Students are encouraged to stay focused and show respect, and teachers focus on regular, daily interactions and helping each student individually. Homes near the school usually cost between $800,000 and $1.3 million, which matches the prices in East Palo Alto and nearby areas close to public transport, stores, and parks. Parents say teachers take time to talk, answer questions carefully, and help families understand what's happening in class. With its strong performance and ongoing efforts to help students grow, Aspire East Palo Alto Charter School is working hard to become one of the top elementary schools in California.