- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
George M Riddle Elementary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 180963001575 · Rochester, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.9:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester Community High School (567 students)
George M Riddle Elementary School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
George M Riddle 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
- This school
George M Riddle Elementary School
348 students
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary School
325 students
What this shows George M Riddle Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How George M Riddle Elementary School compares
George M Riddle 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$14,675
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~348 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.