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What's the most underrated thing about Rocketship Spark Academy that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
546
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ROCKETSHIP SPARK ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060208713582
Rocketship Spark Academy
683 Sylvandale Ave., San Jose, CA 95111 · (877) 806-0920 · Santa Clara County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL546 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
35.2:1
16 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
305 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 153 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 91 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 87 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 102 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 86 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 27 | 5% |
This year's kindergarten class (153) is 467% larger than its 5th grade class (27).
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Rocketship Spark Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocketship Spark Academy this school | 546 | 55.9% | N/A |
| Longfellow Elementary San Francisco | 466 | 57.5% | 25.5% |
| Marguerita Elementary Alhambra | 445 | 54.8% | 47.1% |
| Holly Oak Elementary San Jose | 445 | 53.7% | 37.9% |
| John J. Montgomery Elementary San Jose | 504 | 58.9% | 36.7% |
| Los Molinos Elementary Hacienda Heights | 505 | 57.4% | 67.1% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Rocketship Spark Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Santa Clara County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 546 | #1,910 of 5,915 | #49 of 255 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 35.2:1 | #5,346 of 5,352 | #246 of 247 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.2% | #2,414 of 5,354 | #133 of 247 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.9% | #3,655 of 5,625 | #83 of 252 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
546
-79 (-13%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
35.2:1
was 34.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 546 | 15.5 | 35.2:1 | 56% (305) |
| 2023-24 | 544 | 16.5 | 33.0:1 | 57% (310) |
| 2022-23 | 558 | 16.5 | 33.8:1 | 57% (317) |
| 2020-21 | 625 | 18 | 34.7:1 | 59% (368) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rocketship Spark Academy.
About Rocketship Spark Academy
Rocketship Spark Academy is an elementary school in San Jose, California, reachable at (877) 806-0920. The school counted 546 students in 2024-25, covering kindergarten through 5.
For district matters, Rocketship Spark Academy falls under Rocketship Spark Academy District.
More than half of the students at Rocketship Spark Academy are Hispanic (56%). It is also 37% Asian, 3% Black, and 2% multiracial. For comparison, the population of Santa Clara County is roughly 25% Hispanic. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Rocketship Spark Academy scores 54%.
Rocketship Spark Academy has a student-to-teacher ratio of 35.2:1, with 15.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in California, 22.3:1, is lower. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 56% at Rocketship Spark Academy. It compares with 37% for public schools in Santa Clara County.
In Santa Clara County, the median household earns about $164,281 a year, about 57% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 4%. Across Santa Clara County, 412 public schools serve about 230,059 students.
The closest school to Rocketship Spark Academy is Sylvandale Middle, located less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Under the NCES locale system, Rocketship Spark Academy is City: Large. The school is a charter school, funded with public money and operated under a charter agreement.
Over 4 years, enrollment decreased by 79 students, from 625 to 546.
This page is set up for the Rocketship Spark Academy community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Santa Clara County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,902,047
Census ACS
Median income
$164,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
412
230,059 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in San Jose
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- Leigh HighHigh · 1,884 students
Nearby schools
- Sylvandale Middle0.1 mi · 330
- Voices College-Bound Language Academy0.2 mi · 316
- G. W. Hellyer Elementary0.3 mi · 387
- Andrew P. Hill High0.5 mi · 1,564
- Los Arboles Literacy and Technology Academy0.5 mi · 185
- KIPP Heritage Academy0.6 mi · 454
Frequently asked questions
About Rocketship Spark AcademyHow large is Rocketship Spark Academy?
Rocketship Spark Academy enrolls approximately 546 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Rocketship Spark Academy serve?
Rocketship Spark Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocketship Spark Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Rocketship Spark Academy is approximately 35.2:1 (16 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Rocketship Spark Academy?
At Rocketship Spark Academy, the student body is approximately 1% White, 56% Hispanic, 3% Black, 37% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Rocketship Spark Academy public or private?
Rocketship Spark Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Rocketship Spark Academy District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.