Rocketship Southside Community Prep in Milwaukee, WI

At a glance

Reported students

418

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

24.06

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin elementary enrollment

72nd percentile

Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

365.5

Rocketship Southside Community Prep: 418 reported students.

State peer staffing position

93rd percentile

17.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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: 443
Teachers (FTE): 25
Student–teacher ratio: 17.7:1

What the reported data says about Rocketship Southside Community Prep

Rocketship Southside Community Prep is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Milwaukee. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc. NCES reports 418 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, above the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 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 (87.8%) and Black (7.4%). English learners represent 54.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Rocketship Southside Community Prep

1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.06 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 54.2%
Students with disabilities: 12.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 32.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.5
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White2.6%
Hispanic87.8%
Black7.4%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
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.

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Rocketship Transformation Prep

Elementary · Grades PK–05

313 reported students

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Public schools near Rocketship Southside Community Prep

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
U S Grant School Elementary · Milwaukee School District	PK–08	585	0.7 mi
Manitoba Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District	PK–08	469	0.8 mi
Lincoln Avenue Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District	PK–05	427	0.9 mi
Curtin Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District	PK–08	301	0.9 mi
Rogers Street Academy Elementary · Milwaukee School District	PK–08	570	1 mi
ALBA - Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes Elementary · Charter · Milwaukee School District	PK–08	593	1.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Rocketship Southside Community Prep

What grades does Rocketship Southside Community Prep serve?

Rocketship Southside Community Prep reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc.

How many students attend Rocketship Southside Community Prep?

Rocketship Southside Community Prep reported 418 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 443 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Rocketship Southside Community Prep?

The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 418 students and 24.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Rocketship Southside Community Prep a public, charter, or magnet school?

Rocketship Southside Community Prep 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 Southside Community Prep students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

32.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Rocketship Southside Community Prep in?

Rocketship Southside Community Prep is part of Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc, based in San Jose, WI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Rocketship Southside Community Prep?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include U S Grant School (0.7 mi), Manitoba Elementary (0.8 mi), Lincoln Avenue Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.