GEORGE M RIDDLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

George M Riddle Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rochester Community School Corp school district, located in Rochester, IN with about 431 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 21 teachers, George M Riddle Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

George M. Riddle Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rochester, Indiana, serving students within the Rochester Community School Corporation. Situated on Barkman Street, the school is deeply embedded in the local community and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its young learners.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, George M. Riddle Elementary often incorporates community involvement and extracurricular activities to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and character-building initiatives, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact George M Riddle Elementary School at (574) 223-2880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

302 Barkman St
Rochester, IN 46975-0108
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GEORGE M RIDDLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rochester, IN with about 431 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
431
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 431 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GEORGE M RIDDLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
91.6%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.