Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School

707 W Main St
Rochester, IL 62563
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95%
  • : 90-94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
324 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(10-11)
≥95%
80%
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(10-11)
90-94%
75%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
2%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
90%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School?
324 students attend Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School?
Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School offer ?
Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School part of?
Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School is part of Rochester CUSD 3a School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95%
  • : 90-94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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