- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, MN
Churchill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Churchill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273180000987
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churchill Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #19 of 25
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Churchill Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill Elementary ranks #19 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180000987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Churchill Elementary shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 273180000987 · Rochester, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 14.8:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayo Senior High (1,787 students)
Churchill Elementary shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Churchill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayo Senior Hi
Mayo Senior High
1,787 students
- Century Senior
Century Senior High
1,608 students
- John Marshall
John Marshall Senior High
1,549 students
- Dakota Middle
Dakota Middle School
921 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle
867 students
- This school 192
Churchill Elementary
192 students
What this shows Churchill Elementary reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Churchill Elementary compares
Churchill Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Churchill Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Rochester Public School District reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Churchill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Churchill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Churchill Elementary
How many students attend Churchill Elementary?
Churchill Elementary has 192 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchill Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Churchill Elementary?
37.9% of students at Churchill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Churchill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Churchill Elementary is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churchill Elementary?
Churchill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Churchill Elementary rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill Elementary ranks #19 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Churchill Elementary, Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), Century Senior High (1,608 students), and John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.