Enrollment
236
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rochester Elem 2-3 compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rochester Elem 2-3
Rochester Elem 2-3 is a mid-sized elementary school in Rochester, Illinois, enrolling 236 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 21% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Rochester Cusd 3a spends $12,258 per pupil, 28% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Rochester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rochester Intermediate School (394 students): Rochester Elem 2-3 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 15.2:1).
Rochester Cusd 3a also operates Rochester High School (692 students) and Rochester Elem Ec-1 Sch (402 students) alongside Rochester Elem 2-3.
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 Rochester Elem 2-3 compares
Rochester Elem 2-3 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,258
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Cusd 3a, which includes Rochester Elem 2-3.
$12,258
Per student
-28%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 41.7%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rochester Elem 2-3 a good school?
Rochester Elem 2-3 earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. 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 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.
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