Rochester Primary School serves 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rochester Primary School's student population of 522 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rochester Primary School is 0.56, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rochester Primary School?
522 students attend Rochester Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Rochester Primary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rochester Primary School?
Rochester Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rochester Primary School offer ?
Rochester Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Rochester Primary School part of?
Rochester Primary School is part of Rochester School District.
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