Enrollment
346
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 110010600509 Charter school
Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rocketship Education Dc Pcs · District of Columbia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy reports 346 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 80% above the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 173 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rocketship Education Dc Pcs spends $29,167 per pupil district-wide, below the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 84.4% from local sources (property taxes), and 15.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against District of Columbia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 80% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 51% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
— 80% above state mean
Top 98% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,167
per pupil, district-wide
— below District of Columbia avg of $34,725
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 173 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 346 Top 51% in District of Columbia — larger than 49% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 21.2:1 +80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110010600509
Student demographics
African American 97.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
White 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 97.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 173:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 44
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rocketship Education Dc Pcs, which includes Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy.
$29,167
Per student
-16%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 84.4%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy
How many students attend Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy?
Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy has 346 students enrolled. It is a other school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy is 21.2:1, which is 80% higher than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy is African American at 97.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy?
Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.