Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rochester Area Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rochester Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rochester Area Elementary School's student population of 346 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rochester Area Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rochester Area Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1485 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
14%
14%
White
64%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rochester Area Elementary School's ranking?
Rochester Area Elementary School is ranked #1485 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Rochester Area Elementary School often compared to?
Rochester Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Brighton Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Rochester Area Elementary School?
346 students attend Rochester Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rochester Area Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rochester Area Elementary School?
Rochester Area Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rochester Area Elementary School offer ?
Rochester Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rochester Area Elementary School part of?
Rochester Area Elementary School is part of Rochester Area School District.
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