- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rochester, IL
Rochester Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173432003519
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Jr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 288
- students enrolled
Rochester Jr High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Jr High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Rochester, IL.
School address
District: Rochester Cusd 3a · Illinois
NCES ID 173432003519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Rochester Jr High School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 173432003519 · Rochester, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 16:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester High School (692 students)
Rochester Jr High School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rochester Jr High 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
- Rochester Inte
Rochester Intermediate School
394 students
- This school
Rochester Jr High School
288 students
- Rochester Elem 236
Rochester Elem 2-3
236 students
What this shows Rochester Jr High School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester Jr High School compares
Rochester Jr High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Rochester Jr High 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 Jr High 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochester Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rochester Elem 2-3 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochester Jr High 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
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rochester Jr High School
How many students attend Rochester Jr High School?
Rochester Jr High School has 288 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rochester, IL. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Jr High School is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Jr High School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Rochester, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Jr High School?
Rochester Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Jr High School rank among public schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Jr High School ranks #5 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 Jr High School, 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.