- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, IL
Rochester Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173432003520
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 394
- students enrolled
Rochester Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Rochester, IL.
School address
District: Rochester Cusd 3a · Illinois
NCES ID 173432003520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Rochester Intermediate School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 173432003520 · Rochester, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester High School (692 students)
Rochester Intermediate School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rochester Intermediate School 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
- This school
Rochester Intermediate School
394 students
- Rochester Jr H
Rochester Jr High School
288 students
- Rochester Elem 236
Rochester Elem 2-3
236 students
What this shows Rochester Intermediate School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester Intermediate School compares
Rochester Intermediate School 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Rochester Intermediate School 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rochester Elem Ec-1 Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochester Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rochester Elem 2-3 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochester Intermediate School'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
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rochester Intermediate School
How many students attend Rochester Intermediate School?
Rochester Intermediate School has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, IL. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Intermediate School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Intermediate School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Rochester, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Intermediate School?
Rochester Intermediate School 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Intermediate School ranks #4 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 Intermediate School, Rochester Cusd 3a also operates Rochester High School (692 students), Rochester Elem Ec-1 Sch (402 students), and Rochester Jr High School (288 students). See the Rochester Cusd 3a district page for the complete list.