Rochester Community School Corp

Rochester, Indiana — 4 schools

1,613
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$16,219
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rochester Community School Corp operates 4 public schools serving 1,613 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,593 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Fulton County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,219 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 33.5% local, 57.9% state, and 8.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $74,459 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 69/100, ranked #52 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 318.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.2% White, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Rochester Community High School accounts for 35.6% of all Rochester Community School Corp student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Rochester Community School Corp-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rochester Community School Corp has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 52.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Rochester Community School Corp student-counselor ratio is 318:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Rochester Community School Corp is typically wider than the Rochester Community School Corp-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Rochester Community School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 19.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Rochester Community School Corp is typically wider than the Rochester Community School Corp-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.7%
Federal
57.9%
State
33.5%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
52 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Fulton County county, where this district is located.

$689
Studio/mo
$733
1 BR/mo
$962
2 BR/mo
$1,153
3 BR/mo
$1,274
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,459
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Rochester Community School Corp.

White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 4.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
318.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Rochester Community School Corp

School Enrollment
Rochester Community High School
567
Rochester Community Middle School
353
George M Riddle Elementary School
348
Columbia Elementary School
325

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rochester Community School Corp?

Rochester Community School Corp has 4 schools, including 2 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,613 students.

How much does Rochester Community School Corp spend per student?

Rochester Community School Corp spends $16,219 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #52 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Rochester Community School Corp?

The average teacher salary in Rochester Community School Corp is $74,459 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Rochester Community School Corp?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Fulton County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Rochester Community School Corp?

Rochester Community School Corp students are 87.2% White, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rochester Community School Corp?

Rochester Community School Corp has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #52 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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