How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Empire Gardens Elementary | Rocketship Discovery Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Jose, CA | San Jose, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 214 | 402 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 27.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.1% | 67.2% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Empire Gardens Elementary | Rocketship Discovery Prep |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,839 | $19,348 |
| District | San Jose Unified | Rocketship Discovery Prep District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Empire Gardens Elementary | Rocketship Discovery Prep |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.7% | 1.2% |
| African American | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86.0% | 84.1% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Empire Gardens Elementary | Rocketship Discovery Prep |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 238:1 | 251:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.4% | 49.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.