Garfield ES vs Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 522 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
252 students
Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Garfield ES Washington, District of Columbia | Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 142 | #123 of 142 |
| National rank | #44889 of 50,301 | #44621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 252 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.9 vs 20.4).
- •Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Garfield ES does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.7).
- •Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy is the larger school with 346 students compared with 252.
- •Garfield ES is a public school while Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garfield ES better than Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garfield ES and Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield ES: 252. Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield ES and Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy rank in District of Columbia?
Garfield ES is 125th of 142 and Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy is 123rd of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).