Enrollment
488
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 173426003514
Rochelle Middle School — Rochelle, IL
Federal NCES profile for Rochelle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 39/100.
School address
District: Rochelle Ccsd 231 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rochelle Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Rochelle Middle School reports 488 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 244 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rochelle Ccsd 231 spends $13,994 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.1% from local sources (property taxes), 40.9% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (39/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rochelle Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 488 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 488
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173426003514
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 244:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.1%
In-school suspensions 64
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochelle Ccsd 231, which includes Rochelle Middle School.
$13,994
Per student
-30%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 40.9%
Federal 8.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochelle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochelle Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Rochelle, IL.
What is the quality grade for Rochelle Middle School?
Rochelle Middle School receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (39/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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