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.
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Total Students
2,480
Schools
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,060
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
MGP compares student growth to peers with similar starting points. A score of 50 indicates typical growth.
DC CAPE ELA proficiency rate
DC CAPE Math proficiency rate
About the STAR Framework:
The School Transparency and Reporting (STAR) Framework is DC's school accountability system. Schools earn points (0-100) based on academic achievement, student growth, attendance, and graduation outcomes. Higher scores indicate stronger overall performance.
Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), DC School Report Card, 2024-25 School Year