Rochester Primary School

7440 James Rd
Rochester, WA 98579
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Rochester Primary School serves 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Rochester Primary School's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
488 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rochester Primary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (WA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
32%
27%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
57%
47%
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Two or more races
7%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.57
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(22-23)
51%
34.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Rochester Primary School?
488 students attend Rochester Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Rochester Primary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rochester Primary School?
Rochester Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rochester Primary School offer ?
Rochester Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rochester Primary School part of?
Rochester Primary School is part of Rochester School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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