Aspire Firestone Academy Charter

Aspire Firestone Academy Charter is a public elementary school in Oakland, CA, part of the Aspire Firestone Academy Charter District. The school serves approximately 348 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 23.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 93.5th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 53% proficiency in math, 14 points above the state average and 42% in reading/language arts, 4 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.3/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $70,769, where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large suburban setting.

The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Firestone Academy Charter is 23.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Aspire Firestone Academy Charter is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.