- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rochelle, IL
Rochelle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rochelle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173426003514
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochelle Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Rochelle · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 488
- students enrolled
Rochelle Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochelle Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rochelle, IL.
School address
District: Rochelle Ccsd 231 · Illinois
NCES ID 173426003514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Rochelle Middle School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 173426003514 · Rochelle, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem School (491 students)
Rochelle Middle School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rochelle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
491 students
- This school
Rochelle Middle School
488 students
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
330 students
- Tilton Elem Sc
Tilton Elem School
288 students
What this shows Rochelle Middle School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochelle Middle School compares
Rochelle Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Illinois - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$13,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
White 42.2%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Rochelle Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rochelle Ccsd 231 reports $13,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rochelle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tilton Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochelle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rochelle Middle School
How many students attend Rochelle Middle School?
Rochelle Middle School has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rochelle, IL. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochelle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochelle Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochelle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rochelle Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Rochelle, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochelle Middle School?
Rochelle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Rochelle Middle School rank among public schools in Rochelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochelle Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rochelle, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rochelle on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochelle Ccsd 231?
Besides Rochelle Middle School, Rochelle Ccsd 231 also operates Lincoln Elem School (491 students), Central Elem School (330 students), and Tilton Elem School (288 students). See the Rochelle Ccsd 231 district page for the complete list.