Rocketship Education DC PCS

Washington, District of Columbia — 3 schools

1,493
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$29,167
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rocketship Education DC PCS operates 3 public schools serving 1,493 students, placing it among the smaller districts in District of Columbia. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,197 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in District of Columbia County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $29,167 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 84.4% local, and 15.6% 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 — 29/100, ranked #40 of 54 in District of Columbia against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 199.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 71.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.0% African American, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% White across the district's schools.

Rocketship Pcs - Legacy Prep accounts for 44.3% of all Rocketship Education DC PCS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Rocketship Education DC PCS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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 Education DC PCS student-counselor ratio is 200:1 — 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 Education DC PCS chronic absenteeism rate is 71.2% — 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?

15.6%
Federal
State
84.4%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
40 / 54
State Rank
38
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 District of Columbia county, where this district is located.

$1,953
Studio/mo
$2,015
1 BR/mo
$2,246
2 BR/mo
$2,835
3 BR/mo
$3,332
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Rocketship Education DC PCS.

White 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 88.0%
Multiracial 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

199.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
71.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Rocketship Education DC PCS

School Enrollment
Rocketship Pcs - Legacy Prep
Charter
530
Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy
Charter
346
Rocketship Pcs - Infinity Community Prep
Charter
321

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rocketship Education DC PCS?

Rocketship Education DC PCS has 3 schools, including 3 other. Total enrollment is 1,493 students.

How much does Rocketship Education DC PCS spend per student?

Rocketship Education DC PCS spends $29,167 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #40 in District of Columbia.

What is the average rent near Rocketship Education DC PCS?

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

What is the demographic composition of Rocketship Education DC PCS?

Rocketship Education DC PCS students are 88.0% African American, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% White, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rocketship Education DC PCS?

Rocketship Education DC PCS has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #40 out of 54 districts in District of Columbia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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