At a glance
Reported students
85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
65
Rochester School: 85 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. 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
- 77
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.2:1
What the reported data says about Rochester School
Rochester School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Rochester. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81. NCES reports 85 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, below the Vermont median of 11.3:1 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 (94.1%) and multiracial (4.7%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rochester School
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.6 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.1%
- Hispanic1.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
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
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Rochester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree School Elementary · Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 | PK–06 | 88 | 7.3 mi |
| Randolph Union High School High · Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 | 07–12 | 344 | 8.5 mi |
| Randolph Technical Career Center High · Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 | 09–12 | 0 | 8.6 mi |
| Randolph Elementary School Elementary · Orange Southwest Unified Union School District #59 | PK–06 | 289 | 8.6 mi |
| Bethel Elementary School Elementary · White River Unified School District #79 | PK–05 | 124 | 8.6 mi |
| Stockbridge Central School Elementary · Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 | PK–06 | 45 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rochester School
What grades does Rochester School serve?
Rochester School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81.
How many students attend Rochester School?
Rochester School reported 85 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 77 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rochester School?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 85 students and 8.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rochester School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rochester School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rochester School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rochester School in?
Rochester School is part of Rochester Stockbridge Unified School District #81, based in Royalton, VT, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rochester School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Braintree School (7.3 mi), Randolph Union High School (8.5 mi), Randolph Technical Career Center (8.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.