ROCKETSHIP REDWOOD CITY

Rocketship Redwood City is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Redwood City Elementary school district, located in Redwood City, CA with about 286 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Rocketship Redwood City has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rocketship Redwood City is a public charter elementary school serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the broader Rocketship Public Schools network, the campus is designed to serve historically underserved communities by offering a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a highly personalized approach to learning. The school is known for its "blended learning" model, which integrates traditional classroom instruction with adaptive digital tools, allowing teachers to tailor lessons to the individual pace and needs of each student.

The school emphasizes a "high-expectations, high-support" culture that prioritizes both academic achievement and the development of core character traits. By fostering a strong partnership between parents, teachers, and students, Rocketship Redwood City aims to close the achievement gap and ensure that all graduates are well-prepared for middle school and beyond. The school’s community-centric philosophy is further evidenced by its commitment to student-led activities and active parental involvement in the daily school environment.

For more information, contact Rocketship Redwood City at (917) 375-1625 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

701 Charter St.
Redwood City, CA 94063-2960
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ROCKETSHIP REDWOOD CITY is a public Title I Charter school in Redwood City, CA with about 286 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Redwood City Elementary
Total Students:
286
Teachers:
10
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 286 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROCKETSHIP REDWOOD CITY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.8%
Black or African American
2.8%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
1.0%
White
0.3%

Female
44.1%
Male
55.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.