Rochester Primary School

7440 James Rd
Rochester, WA 98579
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rochester Primary School serves 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rochester Primary School's student population of 477 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
477 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rochester Primary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
28%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
62%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WA.
0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Rochester Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Rochester Primary School?
477 students attend Rochester Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Rochester Primary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Primary School?
Rochester Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rochester Primary School offer ?
Rochester Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Rochester Primary School part of?
Rochester Primary School is part of Rochester School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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