- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, PA
Rochester Area El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Area El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422046010017
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Area El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester Area El Sch has class sizes smaller than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Area El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rochester, PA.
School address
District: Rochester Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422046010017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Rochester Area El Sch held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.2 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 422046010017 · Rochester, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 10.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester High School (222 students)
Rochester Area El Sch held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.2 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Rochester Area El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rochester Area El Sch
346 students
- Rochester High
Rochester High School
222 students
- Rochester Ms
Rochester Ms
181 students
What this shows Rochester Area El Sch reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester Area El Sch compares
Rochester Area El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$23,502
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Rochester Area El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester Area Sd reports $23,502 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rochester Area El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochester Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochester Area El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rochester Area El Sch
How many students attend Rochester Area El Sch?
Rochester Area El Sch has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, PA. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Area El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Area El Sch is 10.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 35% 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 Rochester Area El Sch?
100.0% of students at Rochester Area El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Area El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Area El Sch is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Rochester, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Area El Sch?
Rochester Area El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Rochester Area El Sch rank among public schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Area El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rochester, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rochester Area Sd?
Besides Rochester Area El Sch, Rochester Area Sd also operates Rochester High School (222 students) and Rochester Ms (181 students). See the Rochester Area Sd district page for the complete list.