Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School serves 370 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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School's student population of 370 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
370 students attend Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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