ROCHESTER ELEM EC-1 SCHOOL

Rochester Elem EC-1 Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rochester CUSD 3A school district, located in Rochester, IL with about 286 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Rochester Elem EC-1 Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rochester Elementary School (serving early childhood through 1st grade) is a dedicated primary education facility located in Rochester, Illinois. As part of the Rochester Community Unit School District 3A, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for the district’s youngest learners. By concentrating specifically on early childhood and first-grade development, the school is able to tailor its curriculum and environment to support the critical social, emotional, and cognitive milestones of students just beginning their formal education journey.

The school is situated at 707 W Main St, placing it centrally within the community of Rochester. It plays a key role in the district’s educational pipeline, emphasizing early literacy, foundational math skills, and positive behavioral development in a nurturing setting. As an institution dedicated to the earliest stages of schooling, the facility serves as a vital bridge between pre-K learning and the more structured academic expectations of the upper elementary grades.

For more information, contact Rochester Elem EC-1 Sch at (217) 498-9778 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.