- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, IN
Rochester Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180963001577
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Community Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester Community Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Community Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Rochester, IN.
School address
District: Rochester Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180963001577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Rochester Community Middle School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 180963001577 · Rochester, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 11:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester Community High School (567 students)
Rochester Community Middle School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Rochester Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rochester Comm
Rochester Community High School
567 students
- This school
Rochester Community Middle School
353 students
- George M Riddl
George M Riddle Elementary School
348 students
- Columbia Eleme
Columbia Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Rochester Community Middle School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester Community Middle School compares
Rochester Community Middle 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 7% in Indiana - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Rochester Community Middle 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 Rochester Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George M Riddle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochester Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rochester Community Middle School
How many students attend Rochester Community Middle School?
Rochester Community Middle School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, IN. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Community Middle School is 11:1, which is 31% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 30% 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 Community Middle School?
53.0% of students at Rochester Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Community Middle School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Rochester, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Community Middle School?
Rochester Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Community Middle School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Community Middle School ranks #3 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 Rochester Community Middle School, Rochester Community School Corp also operates Rochester Community High School (567 students), George M Riddle Elementary School (348 students), and Columbia Elementary School (325 students). See the Rochester Community School Corp district page for the complete list.