Columbia Elementary School in Rochester, IN

At a glance

Reported students

325

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

22.83

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–01

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana elementary enrollment

26th percentile

Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

350.5

Columbia Elementary School: 325 reported students.

State peer staffing position

37th percentile

14.2:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 274
Teachers (FTE): 25
Student–teacher ratio: 11:1

What the reported data says about Columbia Elementary School

Columbia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Rochester. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Rochester Community School Corp. NCES reports 325 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.2%) and multiracial (5.8%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Columbia Elementary School

1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.8%
Students with disabilities: 22.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 67.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.25
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White86.2%
Hispanic4.3%
Black0.9%
Asian1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Multiracial5.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

George M Riddle Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 02–04

348 reported students

Rochester Community Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–07

353 reported students

Rochester Community High School

High · Grades 08–12

567 reported students

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Public schools near Columbia Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Rochester Community Middle School Middle · Rochester Community School Corp	05–07	353	0.6 mi
Rochester Community High School High · Rochester Community School Corp	08–12	567	0.6 mi
George M Riddle Elementary School Elementary · Rochester Community School Corp	02–04	348	1.1 mi
Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Middle · Tippecanoe Valley School Corp	06–08	432	9.6 mi
Akron Elementary School Elementary · Tippecanoe Valley School Corp	KG–05	354	9.7 mi
Tippecanoe Valley High School High · Tippecanoe Valley School Corp	09–12	568	9.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Columbia Elementary School

What grades does Columbia Elementary School serve?

Columbia Elementary School reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rochester Community School Corp.

How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?

Columbia Elementary School reported 325 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 274 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Columbia Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 325 students and 22.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Columbia Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Columbia Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rochester Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Columbia Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

67.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Columbia Elementary School in?

Columbia Elementary School is part of Rochester Community School Corp, based in Rochester, IN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Columbia Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rochester Community Middle School (0.6 mi), Rochester Community High School (0.6 mi), George M Riddle Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.