At a glance
Reported students
500
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
30.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds: 500 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
30.3:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 525
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25:1
What the reported data says about Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in San Jose. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District. NCES reports 500 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 30.3:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (75.2%) and Asian (20.4%). English learners represent 57.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds
- 1How do the reported 30.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.85 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 57.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.85
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.85
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.85
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic75.2%
- Black0.2%
- Asian20.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas P. Ryan Elementary Elementary · Alum Rock Union Elementary | KG–05 | 247 | 0.3 mi |
| Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Mt. Pleasant Elementary · Charter · Voices College-Bound Language Acad at Mt. Pleasant DIST | KG–08 | 235 | 0.5 mi |
| Lyndale Elementary Elementary · Alum Rock Union Elementary | KG–05 | 275 | 0.5 mi |
| Mt. Pleasant Elementary Elementary · Mount Pleasant Elementary | KG–05 | 172 | 0.6 mi |
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss Elementary · Alum Rock Union Elementary | KG–05 | 386 | 0.6 mi |
| Adelante Dual Language Academy Elementary · Alum Rock Union Elementary | KG–08 | 505 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds
What grades does Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds serve?
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District.
How many students attend Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds?
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds reported 500 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 525 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds?
The calculated ratio is 30.3:1, based on 500 students and 16.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds in?
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds is part of Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District, based in San Jose, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas P. Ryan Elementary (0.3 mi), Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Mt. Pleasant (0.5 mi), Lyndale Elementary (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.