- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, WA
Rochester Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Rochester Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530747001117
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochester Primary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochester Primary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Primary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rochester, WA.
School address
District: Rochester School District · Washington
NCES ID 530747001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Rochester Primary School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 530747001117 · Rochester, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 14.4:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester High School (608 students)
Rochester Primary School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Rochester Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rochester High
Rochester High School
608 students
- Rochester Midd
Rochester Middle School
535 students
- Grand Mound El
Grand Mound Elementary
507 students
- This school
Rochester Primary School
488 students
- H.E.a.R.T. Hig 37
H.E.a.R.T. High School
37 students
What this shows Rochester Primary School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochester Primary School compares
Rochester Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$18,440
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Rochester Primary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester School District reports $18,440 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rochester Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochester Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Mound Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H.E.a.R.T. High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochester Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other 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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rochester Primary School
How many students attend Rochester Primary School?
Rochester Primary School has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, WA. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Primary School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rochester Primary School?
54.2% of students at Rochester Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochester Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Rochester Primary School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Rochester, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochester Primary School?
Rochester Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochester Primary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rochester, WA. 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 School District?
Besides Rochester Primary School, Rochester School District also operates Rochester High School (608 students), Rochester Middle School (535 students), and Grand Mound Elementary (507 students). See the Rochester School District district page for the complete list.