- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, IL
Rochester Elem 2-3
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Elem 2-3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173432006197
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Elem 2-3 earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 236
- students enrolled
Rochester Elem 2-3 has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Elem 2-3 ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rochester, IL.
School address
District: Rochester Cusd 3a · Illinois
NCES ID 173432006197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Rochester Elem 2-3 held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 173432006197 · Rochester, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester High School (692 students)
Rochester Elem 2-3 held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rochester Elem 2-3 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rochester High
Rochester High School
692 students
- Rochester Elem
Rochester Elem Ec-1 Sch
402 students
- Rochester Inte
Rochester Intermediate School
394 students
- Rochester Jr H
Rochester Jr High School
288 students
- This school 236
Rochester Elem 2-3
236 students
What this shows Rochester Elem 2-3 reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester Elem 2-3 compares
Rochester Elem 2-3 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$14,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Rochester Elem 2-3 is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rochester Cusd 3a reports $14,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rochester Elem 2-3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rochester Elem Ec-1 Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochester Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rochester Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochester Elem 2-3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Rochester
1 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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rochester Elem 2-3
How many students attend Rochester Elem 2-3?
Rochester Elem 2-3 has 236 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, IL. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Elem 2-3?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Elem 2-3 is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Elem 2-3?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Elem 2-3 is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Rochester, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Elem 2-3?
Rochester Elem 2-3 has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rochester Elem 2-3 rank among public schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Elem 2-3 ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Cusd 3a?
Besides Rochester Elem 2-3, Rochester Cusd 3a also operates Rochester High School (692 students), Rochester Elem Ec-1 Sch (402 students), and Rochester Intermediate School (394 students). See the Rochester Cusd 3a district page for the complete list.