How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Garfield Elementary School | Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Washington, DC | Washington, DC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 252 | 346 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Garfield Elementary School | Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,629 | $31,705 |
| District | District of Columbia Public Schools | Rocketship Education DC PCS |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Garfield Elementary School | Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| African American | 94.0% | 97.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Garfield Elementary School | Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 266:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.4% | 64.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 44 |
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.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.