At a glance
Reported students
346
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
346
Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy: 346 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. 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
- 531
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy
Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Washington. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Rocketship Education DC PCS. NCES reports 346 students for 2024–25.
Among 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above the District of Columbia median of 10.6:1 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 Black (97.4%) and multiracial (1.2%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic0.9%
- Black97.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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.
Other schools in Rocketship Education DC PCS
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rocketship PCS - Infinity Community Prep
Elementary · Grades PK–05
321 reported students
Rocketship PCS - Legacy Prep
Elementary · Grades PK–05
530 reported students
Public schools near Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 252 | 0.3 mi |
| Stanton ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 288 | 0.4 mi |
| Moten ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 216 | 0.5 mi |
| Turner ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 461 | 0.6 mi |
| KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | PK–KG | 282 | 0.8 mi |
| KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 01–04 | 408 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy
What grades does Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy serve?
Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rocketship Education DC PCS.
How many students attend Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy?
Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy reported 346 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 531 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 346 students and 22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy in?
Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy is part of Rocketship Education DC PCS, based in Washington, DC, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Garfield ES (0.3 mi), Stanton ES (0.4 mi), Moten ES (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.