Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School serves 402 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 and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Attendance Zone: Rochester Elem EC-1 Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Rochester, IL, covering approximately 65.6 square miles. It typically takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School's student population of 402 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
402 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
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
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Rockets Nation
Source: 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?
402 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 Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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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