Rocketship Spark Academy District

Located at 683 Sylvandale Ave. in San Jose, California, Rocketship Spark Academy District operates as an open, independent charter school district dedicated to elementary education. Situated within the dynamic San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metropolitan area and categorized in a large city setting, this single-campus local educational agency serves students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. As an independent charter district functioning as its own local educational agency for federal programs, it offers a focused learning environment designed to build strong academic foundations. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled 546 total students across its primary grade levels, featuring particularly strong enrollment in Kindergarten and the early elementary grades.

The student body reflects a rich, multicultural learning community, composed of 308 Hispanic students, 203 Asian students, and smaller representations of Black, multiracial, White, and Pacific Islander children, alongside a balanced gender distribution of 275 female and 271 male students. To serve these learners effectively, the district maintains a comprehensive staffing model totaling 92 full-time equivalent staff members. This workforce includes 31 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 19 instructional aides delivering tailored small-group and individual academic support, and 42 support staff members who oversee student services, administration, and campus wellness. This well-rounded staffing structure ensures that young students benefit from a high degree of individualized attention, strong classroom guidance, and holistic developmental support throughout their elementary years.