Average
#1006 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 45% in state
Based on limited data
Rochester Primary School
Elementary School · Rochester School District · Rochester, WA
An elementary school in Rochester, WA serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
7440 James Rd, Rochester, WA 98579
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
View breakdown
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rochester Primary School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average352/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,284
Median home value
$405,500
Median rent
$1,222/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98579; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fords Prairie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 4.9 mi | 444 | 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.
Rochester School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,440NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rochester Primary School is listed in Rochester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rochester Primary School
Rochester Primary School is a public elementary school in Rochester, WA, part of Rochester School District, serving approximately 505 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,006 of 2,228 schools in WA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rochester Primary School
What grades does Rochester Primary School serve?
Rochester Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Rochester Primary School?
Rochester Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochester Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochester Primary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rochester Primary School rank in WA?
Rochester Primary School ranks #1,006 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Rochester Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rochester Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rochester Primary School a charter school?
No, Rochester Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rochester Primary School a Title I school?
No, Rochester Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rochester Primary School?
72.1% of students at Rochester Primary School 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.3%
- Phone
- (360) 273-5161
- Area population (ZIP 98579)
- 13,907
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 98579; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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