At a glance
Reported students
621
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
36.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
621
Rocketship Rising Stars: 621 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
36.5:1 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
- 609
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 29:1
What the reported data says about Rocketship Rising Stars
Rocketship Rising Stars is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in San Jose. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Rocketship Rising Stars District. NCES reports 621 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 36.5:1, 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 (63.1%) and Asian (32%). English learners represent 59.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rocketship Rising Stars
- 1How do the reported 36.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 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
- 59.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.85
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.85
- 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
- White1.1%
- Hispanic63.1%
- Black2.7%
- Asian32%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.8%
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 Rising Stars
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary Elementary · Franklin-McKinley Elementary | KG–06 | 396 | 0.4 mi |
| G. W. Hellyer Elementary Elementary · Franklin-McKinley Elementary | KG–06 | 185 | 0.4 mi |
| Rocketship Spark Academy Elementary · Charter · Rocketship Spark Academy District | KG–05 | 546 | 0.7 mi |
| Lairon College Preparatory Academy Elementary · Franklin-McKinley Elementary | KG–06 | 253 | 0.7 mi |
| Voices College-Bound Language Academy Elementary · Charter · Voices College-Bound Language Academy District | KG–08 | 316 | 0.8 mi |
| Christopher Elementary Elementary · Oak Grove Elementary | KG–08 | 446 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rocketship Rising Stars
What grades does Rocketship Rising Stars serve?
Rocketship Rising Stars reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rocketship Rising Stars District.
How many students attend Rocketship Rising Stars?
Rocketship Rising Stars reported 621 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 609 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rocketship Rising Stars?
The calculated ratio is 36.5:1, based on 621 students and 17 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 Rising Stars a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rocketship Rising Stars 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 Rising Stars students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.7% 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 Rising Stars in?
Rocketship Rising Stars is part of Rocketship Rising Stars 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 Rising Stars?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary (0.4 mi), G. W. Hellyer Elementary (0.4 mi), Rocketship Spark Academy (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.