Enrollment
348
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, IN
George M Riddle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George M Riddle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180963001575
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George M Riddle Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George M Riddle Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George M Riddle Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Rochester, IN.
School address
District: Rochester Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180963001575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George M Riddle Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at George M Riddle Elementary School
George M Riddle Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Rochester, Indiana, enrolling 348 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.7% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 348 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 456 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #44, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Rochester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Caston Elementary School (381 students): George M Riddle Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 14.7:1).
Rochester Community School Corp also operates Rochester Community High School (567 students) and Rochester Community Middle School (353 students) alongside George M Riddle Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George M Riddle Elementary School compares
George M Riddle Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,191
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, George M Riddle Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Community School Corp, which includes George M Riddle Elementary School.
$14,191
Per student
+17%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 57.9%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George M Riddle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rochester Community Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George M Riddle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Rochester
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George M Riddle Elementary School
How many students attend George M Riddle Elementary School?
George M Riddle Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George M Riddle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George M Riddle Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 George M Riddle Elementary School?
52.7% of students at George M Riddle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George M Riddle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George M Riddle Elementary School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Rochester, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George M Riddle Elementary School?
George M Riddle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George M Riddle Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, George M Riddle Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is George M Riddle Elementary School a good school?
George M Riddle Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rochester Community School Corp?
Besides George M Riddle Elementary School, Rochester Community School Corp also operates Rochester Community High School (567 students), Rochester Community Middle School (353 students), and Columbia Elementary School (325 students). See the Rochester Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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