Rocket Online Schools (ROCS)

Set in Longton, Kansas, Rocket Online Schools (ROCS) is a large K-12 campus, run under Elk Valley. It hosts 1,844 students across grades K through 12. That puts it 422% bigger than the typical public school in Kansas, which averages around 353 students.

Elk Valley comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 1,966 students; Rocket Online Schools (ROCS) is among them.

Demographically, Rocket Online Schools (ROCS) reports that White students make up the majority at 75%. Other groups include 10% Hispanic, 9% Black, 2% multiracial, 2% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 88% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, The school employs 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 349.2:1. The state averages around 49.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Elk County put median household earnings sit near $64,609, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Elk County runs 5 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,563 students), of which Rocket Online Schools (ROCS) is one.

Elk Valley Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Rocket Online Schools (ROCS) operates from a rural location. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.