Enrollment
488
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rochelle Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rochelle Middle School
Rochelle Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Rochelle, Illinois, enrolling 488 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 488 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (42%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rochelle Ccsd 231 spends $11,639 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 118 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 488 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Rochelle Ccsd 231 also operates Lincoln Elem School (491 students) and Central Elem School (330 students) alongside Rochelle Middle 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 Rochelle Middle School compares
Rochelle Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochelle Ccsd 231, which includes Rochelle Middle School.
$11,639
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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 13.9:1, 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rochelle Middle School a good school?
Rochelle Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois 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 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.
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