Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary School's student population of 417 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
75%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary School?
417 students attend Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary School?
Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary School offer ?
Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary School part of?
Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary School is part of Rocketship School District.
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