Enrollment
394
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rochester Intermediate School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rochester Intermediate School
Rochester Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rochester, Illinois, enrolling 394 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Elem 2-3 (236 students): Rochester Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 16.9:1).
Rochester Cusd 3a also operates Rochester High School (692 students) and Rochester Elem Ec-1 Sch (402 students) alongside Rochester Intermediate School.
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 Intermediate School compares
Rochester Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Cusd 3a, which includes Rochester Intermediate School.
$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 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
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~394 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rochester Intermediate School a good school?
Rochester Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 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.
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