ASPIRE FIRESTONE ACADEMY CHARTER

Aspire Firestone Academy Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in South Gate, CA with about 414 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Aspire Firestone Academy Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Aspire Firestone Academy, located in South Gate, California, is a public charter school that operates under the Aspire Public Schools network. Serving a diverse student population, the academy is committed to the organization’s core mission of preparing students for college success by providing a high-quality, rigorous academic environment. The school emphasizes a structured learning atmosphere where educators focus on individualized attention to help students master grade-level standards while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for higher education.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Aspire Firestone Academy focuses on fostering a strong sense of community and character development among its students. As part of a broader network of schools, it utilizes a data-driven approach to monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet specific learning needs. By prioritizing close relationships between families, teachers, and students, the academy strives to create an inclusive and supportive culture that empowers its students to become leaders within their local community and beyond.

For more information, contact Aspire Firestone Academy Charter at (323) 249-5740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8929 Kauffman Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280-3422
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ASPIRE FIRESTONE ACADEMY CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in South Gate, CA with about 414 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Los Angeles Unified
Total Students:
414
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 414 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ASPIRE FIRESTONE ACADEMY CHARTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.6%
Two or more races
1.0%
White
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.