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Rocket Online School KS (ROCS

500 W. Central Ave., El Dorado, KS 67042El Dorado →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
268
Students
Total enrolled
$14,744
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
268.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 1640% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 268 students in grades KG–12 in El Dorado, Kansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,744 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
268.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Rocket Online School KS (ROCS is a mid-sized other in El Dorado, Kansas, serving grades KG–12 with 268 students. The district invests $14,744 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 268.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 1% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Rocket Online School KS (ROCS

268
Total Students
268.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
1%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution127 male · 141 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility1%
National avg 52% · 3 students
Student Composition
68%
9%
17%
Asian1%
White68%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black17%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200573002164

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,744Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,744
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,487
Student Support$2,801
Administration$1,769
Operations$2,212
Other$1,474
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,744 spent per student, an estimated $6,532 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
32%
State government
61.7%
Local (property tax)
31.9%
Federal programs
6.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 1% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 268.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Blackmore ElementaryGrandview ElemSkelly Elementary School
↓
Middle
El Dorado Middle
↓
High School
El Dorado High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyButler County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEl Dorado →
Phone: (316)322-4800
NCES ID: 200573002164
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in El Dorado seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in El Dorado
High
El Dorado High
494 students · 09–12
51% FRL
Mid
El Dorado Middle
439 students · 06–08
60% FRL
Elem
Blackmore Elementary
350 students · PK–05
77% FRL
Elem
Grandview Elem
279 students · PK–05
40% FRL
Elem
Skelly Elementary School
253 students · PK–05
75% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
500 W. Central Ave., El Dorado, KS 67042
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.