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Rocketship Education DC PCS

District of Columbia · Public School District
3
Schools
1,493
Students
$29,167
Per-Pupil Spend
+103% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Rocketship Education DC PCS is a public school district in District of Columbia serving 1,493 students across 3 schools. It includes 3 elementary school, among them 3 charter schools. Per-pupil spending of $29,167 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Rocketship PCS - Infinity Community PrepCharterPK–04306
Rocketship PCS - Legacy PrepCharterPK–05658
Rocketship PCS - Rise AcademyCharterPK–05529
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,167+103% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
84%
Local (property tax)
84.5%
Federal
15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,493
Students
—
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score33/100
StateDistrict of Columbia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $29,167 per pupil — 103% above the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rocketship Education DC PCS?
Rocketship Education DC PCS has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,493 students.
How much does Rocketship Education DC PCS spend per student?
Rocketship Education DC PCS spends $29,167 per pupil — 103% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Rocketship Education DC PCS?
Yes — 3 of the 3 schools in Rocketship Education DC PCS are charter schools.
What grade levels does Rocketship Education DC PCS serve?
Rocketship Education DC PCS serves grades PK through 5, covering elementary and middle school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Rocketship Education DC PCS?
The median opportunity score across schools in Rocketship Education DC PCS is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.