Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District

San Jose, California — 1 schools

504
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$18,254
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District operates 1 public schools serving 504 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 500 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Santa Clara County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,254 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 7.8% local, 78.3% state, and 13.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #541 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 270.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 44.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 1.6% White across the district's schools.

Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds accounts for 100.0% of all Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 65.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District student-counselor ratio is 270:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District is typically wider than the Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District chronic absenteeism rate is 44.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.9%
Federal
78.3%
State
7.8%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
541 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Santa Clara County county, where this district is located.

$2,621
Studio/mo
$2,982
1 BR/mo
$3,483
2 BR/mo
$4,602
3 BR/mo
$5,010
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District.

White 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
Asian 20.4%
Multiracial 1.0%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

270.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
44.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District

School Enrollment
Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds
Charter
500

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District?

Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 504 students.

How much does Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District spend per student?

Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District spends $18,254 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #541 in California.

What is the average rent near Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Santa Clara County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District?

Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District students are 75.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.4% Asian, 1.6% White, 0.2% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District?

Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds District has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #541 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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