Rocketship Education DC PCS

Rocketship Education DC PCS operates three elementary schools in Washington, DC, serving 2,480 students as of the most recent year. The district experienced significant expansion, with enrollment increasing 59.3% compared to the prior year, indicating rapid growth during this period. The student body is predominantly Black (89.2%), with substantial representation of economically disadvantaged students (71.1%) and students with disabilities (19.0%), while 6.8% are English learners.

Academic performance metrics show notable gaps relative to district of Columbia averages. Math proficiency stands at 7.5% against a state average of 19.9%, while reading proficiency is 12.8% compared to the state average of 25.4%. Chronic absenteeism is substantially elevated at 70.8%, which may correlate with academic performance outcomes.

The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 28.8:1 across its 86 teachers. Per-pupil spending of $7,060 exceeds the state average of $5,871, despite the district operating with a relatively lean budget structure of $41.1 million. Revenue composition is heavily dependent on local funding (89.8%), with federal sources accounting for 10.2% of total revenue. The high per-pupil spending combined with lower academic proficiency metrics and elevated chronic absenteeism suggests resource allocation patterns warrant examination alongside implementation and attendance factors.