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Enrollment
488
Elementary
DISTRICT 498 · STATE 380
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ROCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530747001117
Rochester Primary School
7440 James Rd, Rochester, WA 98579 · (360) 273-5161 · Thurston County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL488 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.0:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
305 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 51%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 27 | 6% |
| Kindergarten | 162 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 151 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 148 | 30% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 68% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Rochester School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Rochester Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Primary School this school | 488 | 62.5% | N/A |
| Sand Hill Elementary Belfair | 537 | 63.5% | 30.1% |
| Marcus Whitman Elementary Richland | 467 | 59.7% | N/A |
| Grand Mound Elementary Rochester | 507 | 66.5% | 45.8% |
| Jefferson Elementary Richland | 418 | 61.2% | N/A |
| Mary Purcell Elementary School Sedro-Woolley | 465 | 64.7% | 34.9% |
Matched among Washington elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Rochester Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Washington | In Thurston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 488 | #326 of 1,268 | #16 of 43 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #387 of 1,085 | #12 of 40 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.4% | #602 of 1,088 | #27 of 39 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 62.5% | #399 of 1,169 | #6 of 43 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.5% | #445 of 778 | #12 of 27 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
488
-19 (-4%) vs 2020
+31% since 1990-91, when it was 372
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 14.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 488 | 32.2 | 15.2:1 | 63% (305) |
| 2023-24 | 505 | 35.4 | 14.3:1 | 72% (364) |
| 2022-23 | 522 | 34.8 | 15.0:1 | 64% (332) |
| 2020-21 | 507 | 34 | 14.9:1 | 49% (250) |
| 2017-18 | 571 | 35.8 | 16.0:1 | 52% (298) |
| 2015-16 | 507 | 29 | 17.5:1 | 55% (280) |
| 2010-11 | 574 | 29 | 19.8:1 | 54% (311) |
| 2000-01 | 375 | 19 | 19.7:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 372 | 15 | 24.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rochester Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (571 to 488); teachers down 10% (35.8 to 32.2).
About Rochester Primary School
Rochester Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school that serves part of Rochester, Washington. The school runs pre-K through 2 and enrolls 488 students. Elementary schools in Washington average about 380 students, which makes this school 28% bigger than average.
Rochester Primary School belongs to Rochester School District, a district of 5 schools and 2,175 students.
About 57% of the student body at Rochester Primary School is White. Other groups make up 32% Hispanic and 7% multiracial. County-wide, 72% of Thurston County residents are White. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 56%.
For every teacher at Rochester Primary School, there are about 15.2 students; the school has 32.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 17.3:1 average for elementary schools in Washington, this school's ratio is lower. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 63%. The average for public schools in Thurston County is 43%.
The school's county is Thurston County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $96,563, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. There are 86 public schools in the county, enrolling about 44,412, Rochester Primary School among them.
Among nearby public schools, Grand Mound Elementary is closest at about 0.2 miles. There are 5 more public schools inside five miles.
The school is in rural territory close to an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Fringe).
Federal enrollment counts fell from 507 (2020-21) to 488 (2024-25).
People who know Rochester Primary School can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Thurston County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
299,067
Census ACS
Median income
$96,563
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
86
44,412 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Rochester School District
- Rochester High SchoolHigh · 608 students
- Rochester Middle SchoolMiddle · 535 students
- Grand Mound ElementaryElementary · 507 students
- H.e.a.r.t. High SchoolHigh · 37 students
- Rochester Virtual AcademyCombined
Other schools in Rochester
- Rochester High SchoolHigh · 608 students
- Rochester Middle SchoolMiddle · 535 students
- Grand Mound ElementaryElementary · 507 students
- H.e.a.r.t. High SchoolHigh · 37 students
- Rochester Virtual AcademyCombined
Nearby schools
- Grand Mound Elementary0.2 mi · 507
- Rochester High School0.3 mi · 608
- Rochester Middle School2.9 mi · 535
- H.e.a.r.t. High School3.2 mi · 37
- Fords Prairie Elementary4.9 mi · 443
- Centralia High School5.1 mi · 941
Frequently asked questions
About Rochester Primary SchoolHow large is Rochester Primary School?
Rochester Primary School enrolls approximately 488 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Rochester Primary School serve?
Rochester Primary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many teachers does Rochester Primary School have?
Rochester Primary School employs 32 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Rochester Primary School?
Student demographics at Rochester Primary School are roughly 57% White, 32% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Rochester Primary School?
Rochester Primary School is overseen by Rochester School District in Thurston County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.