- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, IN
Columbia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180963001574
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rochester, IN.
School address
District: Rochester Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180963001574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Columbia Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 180963001574 · Rochester, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 13:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester Community High School (567 students)
Columbia Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Columbia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rochester Comm
Rochester Community High School
567 students
- Rochester Comm
Rochester Community Middle School
353 students
- George M Riddl
George M Riddle Elementary School
348 students
- This school
Columbia Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Columbia Elementary School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Elementary School compares
Columbia Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▲ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Indiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,675
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Columbia Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester Community School Corp reports $14,675 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rochester Community Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George M Riddle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Rochester
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Elementary School
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, IN. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Columbia Elementary School?
54.7% of students at Columbia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Elementary School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Rochester, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbia Elementary School rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rochester, IN. 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 Community School Corp?
Besides Columbia Elementary School, Rochester Community School Corp also operates Rochester Community High School (567 students), Rochester Community Middle School (353 students), and George M Riddle Elementary School (348 students). See the Rochester Community School Corp district page for the complete list.