Rocketship Transformation Prep

www.rocketshipschools.org/schools/new-northside-school

Charter School 269 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rocketship Northside is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Silver Spring neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Serving students in grades K4 through 5, the school is part of the broader Rocketship Public Schools network, which emphasizes a "blended learning" model. This approach integrates traditional teacher-led instruction with personalized, technology-based learning platforms, allowing students to progress at their own pace while receiving individualized support.

The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement, leadership development, and high academic expectations. By fostering a culture of "Rocketeer" values—such as persistence and empathy—Rocketship Northside aims to close the achievement gap for students in underserved communities. In addition to core academics, the school typically focuses on holistic student growth, providing a structured environment designed to prepare elementary-aged children for success in middle school and beyond.

269

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocketship Transformation Prep
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	24
Black	227
Asian	3
Two or More	11

Black
227 (84.4 %)
Hispanic
24 (8.9 %)
Two or More
11 (4.1 %)
White
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rocketship Education Wisconsin Inc.
Phone:	(414)501-1107
Website:	http://www.rocketshipschools.org/schools/new-northside-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rocketship Transformation Prep
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rocketship Transformation Prep
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	134	49.8%
Male	135	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)