ROCKETSHIP UNITED
Rocketship United is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 530 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 15 teachers, Rocketship United has a student/teacher ratio of about 35:1. 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 United Academy, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a public charter school that serves students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the national Rocketship Public Schools network, the academy is built on a mission to close the achievement gap by combining high-quality instruction with a focus on personalized learning. The school is known for its rigorous academic culture, emphasizing data-driven teaching methods and strong community involvement to ensure that students are prepared for long-term academic success in middle school and beyond.
Beyond core academics, Rocketship United prioritizes the "whole child" by fostering a supportive environment that promotes leadership, character development, and parent partnership. Parents are highly integrated into the school community, often participating in frequent school events and maintaining close communication with teachers. By leveraging a blended learning model—which integrates traditional classroom instruction with adaptive digital tools—the school aims to meet students at their individual skill levels, helping them develop both the foundational knowledge and the confidence needed to thrive.
For more information, contact Rocketship United at (615) 712-7499 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 712-7499
ROCKETSHIP UNITED is a public Title I Charter school in Nashville, TN with about 530 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Davidson County
- Total Students:
- 530
- Teachers:
- 15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 530 students
- Black or African American
- 45.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 39.4%
- White
- 13.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.