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Rochester Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3421 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 204 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rochester Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(15-16)
40-44%
35%
(15-16)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
3%
1%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
9%
19%
Black
(15-16)
1%
7%
White
(15-16)
79%
65%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
8%
5%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% KS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% KS state average).
How many students attend Rochester Elementary School?
204 students attend Rochester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Rochester Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Elementary School?
Rochester Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rochester Elementary School offer ?
Rochester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rochester Elementary School part of?
Rochester Elementary School is part of Seaman School District.

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