ROCKETSHIP MATEO SHEEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Santa Clara County Office of Education school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 569 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 18 teachers, Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. 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 Mateo Sheedy, located in the Washington-Guadalupe neighborhood of San Jose, is the founding campus of the Rocketship Public Schools network. Serving students in grades TK through 5, the school is known for its rigorous academic model that blends traditional classroom instruction with personalized digital learning. Its mission is deeply rooted in closing the achievement gap by providing high-quality educational opportunities to students in historically underserved communities, emphasizing strong parental involvement and data-driven instruction to ensure every student reaches grade-level proficiency.

Beyond its academic focus, Rocketship Mateo Sheedy is characterized by a strong school culture that prioritizes character development and community engagement. The school operates on a longer school day and year compared to traditional public schools, allowing for more intensive interventions and enrichment programs. By fostering a collaborative partnership between teachers, students, and families, the campus aims to prepare its students not only for success in middle and high school but also for long-term college and career readiness.

For more information, contact Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary at (408) 286-3330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.