Rocketship Discovery Prep District

San Jose, California — 1 schools

437
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,957
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rocketship Discovery Prep District operates 1 public schools serving 437 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 402 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 $15,957 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 33.4% local, 51.9% state, and 14.8% 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 — 35/100, ranked #1186 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 217.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 73.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.7% Asian, 4.2% African American across the district's schools.

Rocketship Discovery Prep accounts for 100.0% of all Rocketship Discovery Prep District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Rocketship Discovery Prep 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 Discovery Prep District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 66.4% 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 Discovery Prep District student-counselor ratio is 217:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Rocketship Discovery Prep District chronic absenteeism rate is 73.4% — 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?

14.8%
Federal
51.9%
State
33.4%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
1186 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

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 Discovery Prep District.

White 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
African American 4.2%
Asian 8.7%
Multiracial 1.0%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

217.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
73.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Rocketship Discovery Prep District

School Enrollment
Rocketship Discovery Prep
Charter
402

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rocketship Discovery Prep District?

Rocketship Discovery Prep District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 437 students.

How much does Rocketship Discovery Prep District spend per student?

Rocketship Discovery Prep District spends $15,957 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #1186 in California.

What is the average rent near Rocketship Discovery Prep 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 Discovery Prep District?

Rocketship Discovery Prep District students are 84.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.7% Asian, 4.2% African American, 1.2% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rocketship Discovery Prep District?

Rocketship Discovery Prep District has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #1186 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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