Below Average
#3095 of 3,813 schools in IL
Rochester Elem 2-3
Elementary School · Rochester Cusd 3a · Rochester, IL
A Rochester Cusd 3a elementary school serving grades 2nd – 3rd.
456 Education Ave, Rochester, IL 62563
- Math 32% proficient (2019)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rochester Elem 2-3 score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2017, reaching 42% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2019) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
Based on 19 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rochester Elem 2-3 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Average613/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,813
Median home value
$256,100
Median rent
$1,333/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
96.4%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Dell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Concordia Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 3.9 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Springfield Ball Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Laketown Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 124 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Rochester Cusd 3a
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rochester Elem 2-3 is listed in Rochester CUSD 3A; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rochester Elem 2-3
Rochester Elem 2-3 is a public elementary school in Rochester, IL, part of Rochester Cusd 3a, serving approximately 257 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,095 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rochester Elem 2-3
What grades does Rochester Elem 2-3 serve?
Rochester Elem 2-3 serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Rochester Elem 2-3?
Rochester Elem 2-3 has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Elem 2-3?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Elem 2-3 is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rochester Elem 2-3 rank in IL?
Rochester Elem 2-3 ranks #3,095 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Rochester Elem 2-3's MySchoolScout rating?
Rochester Elem 2-3 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rochester Elem 2-3?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rochester Elem 2-3 has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Rochester Elem 2-3 a charter school?
No, Rochester Elem 2-3 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rochester Elem 2-3 a Title I school?
No, Rochester Elem 2-3 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rochester Elem 2-3?
23.0% of students at Rochester Elem 2-3 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sangamon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (217) 498-6216
- Area population (ZIP 62563)
- 5,575
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 45
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62563; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2019, multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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