George M Riddle Elementary School

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George M Riddle Elementary School ranks 627 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

George M Riddle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rochester, Indiana, serving grades 2-4 with a student population of 364. The school is part of the Rochester Community School Corporation, which is ranked 215 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While George M Riddle Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.84%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, it faces some challenges. The school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 11.5% to 15.5% over the past three years, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Webster Elementary (7.3%) and Triton Elementary (8.5%). Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (35.6%) and Math (38.8%) are lower than the Rochester Community School Corporation averages (38.07% and 29.19%, respectively).

Interestingly, George M Riddle Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.19% to 58.52% over the past three years, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Mentone Elementary (54.55%). Despite increased spending per student, from $7,815 in 2018-2019 to $12,371 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance remains below that of nearby schools such as Webster Elementary and Triton Elementary.

Detail:

Public 2-4

302 Barkman St
Rochester, IN 46975

(574) 223-2880

District: Rochester Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
627^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,371

Students who attend George M Riddle Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rochester Community Middle School
High:	Rochester Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 364

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details George M Riddle Elementary School ranks worse than 62.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George M Riddle Elementary School is 14. (See more...)

Compare George M Riddle Elementary School employs 25.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at George M Riddle Elementary School is $12,371.

Schooldigger Rankings:

George M Riddle Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Rochester Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Community School Corp 219^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for George M Riddle Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	67.91	282^nd	959	70.6%
2006	72.34	223^rd	961	76.8%
2007	70.61	272^nd	985	72.4%
2008	75.79	181^st	996	81.8%
2009	63.35	389^th	1003	61.2%
2010	72.73	252^nd	1009	75.0%
2011	60.51	459^th	1025	55.2%
2012	70.14	281^st	1015	72.3%
2013	67.44	347^th	1035	66.5%
2014	58.72	491^st	1036	52.6%
2015	47.99	623^rd	1040	40.1%
2016	52.91	572^nd	1046	45.3%
2017	22.38	859^th	1033	16.8%
2018	41.50	685^th	1027	33.3%
2019	43.42	642^nd	1031	37.7%
2021	49.28	560^th	1016	44.9%
2022	37.57	678^th	1020	33.5%
2023	41.98	618^th	1016	39.2%
2024	40.25	627^th	1010	37.9%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for George M Riddle Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	443	1	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	450
1989	483	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	489
1990	525	1	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	533
1991	541	1	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	548
1992	513	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	519
1993	501	3	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	522
1994	495	3	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
1995	407	5	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	3	423
1996	407	5	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	3	423
1997	399	7	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	4	418
1998	430	8	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	448
1999	469	5	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
2000	514	7	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	531
2001	507	3	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
2002	473	1	10	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	488
2003	473	1	10	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	488
2004	461	3	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
2005	444	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
2006	422	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
2007	391	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	26	425
2008	371	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	31	411
2009	373	1	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	32	416
2010	386	1	2	7	4	n/a	n/a	31	431
2011	371	5	1	19	5	1	21	0	423
2012	374	3	0	21	5	0	13	0	416
2013	369	4	0	23	4	0	14	0	414
2014	388	4	0	23	2	0	16	0	433
2015	414	6	3	23	0	0	20	0	466
2016	405	5	4	19	1	0	17	0	451
2017	398	3	3	19	0	0	15	0	438
2018	395	1	1	22	1	0	11	0	431
2019	382	2	0	17	0	0	14	0	415
2020	357	2	0	27	0	0	11	0	397
2021	321	2	0	24	0	0	14	0	361
2022	322	0	1	19	0	0	15	0	357
2023	327	1	1	20	1	0	14	0	364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George M Riddle Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	450	19.5	23.0	13.6
1989	489	23.1	21.1	13.3
1990	533	23.9	22.3	12.6
1991	548	24.9	22.0	12.8
1992	519	25.0	20.7	15.8
1993	522	24.8	21.0	15.5
1994	509	24.9	20.4	19.3
1995	423	23.0	18.4	14.5
1996	423	23.0	18.4	14.5
1997	418	23.0	18.2	17.9
1998	448	24.0	18.7	20.1
1999	482	24.0	20.1	27.8
2000	531	27.5	19.3	27.7
2001	518	27.5	18.8	28.8
2002	488	24.0	20.3	31.8
2003	488	24.0	20.3	31.8
2004	479	24.0	20.0	33.2
2005	451	24.0	18.8	35.9
2006	430	24.0	17.9	34.7
2007	425	n/a	n/a	42.9
2008	411	21.0	19.6	43.9
2009	416	21.0	19.8	47.7
2010	431	19.0	22.6	56.8
2011	423	19.1	22.0	53.2
2012	416	25.0	16.6	56
2013	414	16.0	25.8	54.3
2014	433	18.9	22.9	53.1
2015	466	20.0	23.3	56.4
2016	451	19.0	23.7	53.4
2017	438	19.0	23.0	55
2018	431	21.0	20.5	55.9
2019	415	22.4	18.4	55.9
2020	397	22.5	17.6	55.4
2021	361	22.0	16.4	53.2
2022	357	26.6	13.3	56
2023	364	25.8	14.0	58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio George M Riddle Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	450	19.5	23.0	13.6
1989	489	23.1	21.1	13.3
1990	533	23.9	22.3	12.6
1991	548	24.9	22.0	12.8
1992	519	25.0	20.7	15.8
1993	522	24.8	21.0	15.5
1994	509	24.9	20.4	19.3
1995	423	23.0	18.4	14.5
1996	423	23.0	18.4	14.5
1997	418	23.0	18.2	17.9
1998	448	24.0	18.7	20.1
1999	482	24.0	20.1	27.8
2000	531	27.5	19.3	27.7
2001	518	27.5	18.8	28.8
2002	488	24.0	20.3	31.8
2003	488	24.0	20.3	31.8
2004	479	24.0	20.0	33.2
2005	451	24.0	18.8	35.9
2006	430	24.0	17.9	34.7
2007	425	n/a	n/a	42.9
2008	411	21.0	19.6	43.9
2009	416	21.0	19.8	47.7
2010	431	19.0	22.6	56.8
2011	423	19.1	22.0	53.2
2012	416	25.0	16.6	56
2013	414	16.0	25.8	54.3
2014	433	18.9	22.9	53.1
2015	466	20.0	23.3	56.4
2016	451	19.0	23.7	53.4
2017	438	19.0	23.0	55
2018	431	21.0	20.5	55.9
2019	415	22.4	18.4	55.9
2020	397	22.5	17.6	55.4
2021	361	22.0	16.4	53.2
2022	357	26.6	13.3	56
2023	364	25.8	14.0	58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for George M Riddle Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$481 (6.2%)	$7,334 (93.8%)	$7,815
2020	$401 (4.7%)	$8,086 (95.3%)	$8,487
2021	$732 (8.2%)	$8,218 (91.8%)	$8,950
2022	$2,475 (20.0%)	$9,896 (80.0%)	$12,371

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George M Riddle Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 642^nd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 618^th of 1016 Elementary schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George M Riddle Elementary School)	39.7	37.6	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Community School Corp)	39.7	37.6	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (George M Riddle Elementary School)	52.6	48.8	3.8%
3rd Grade Math (Rochester Community School Corp)	52.6	48.8	3.8%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George M Riddle Elementary School)	42.1	26.4	15.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Community School Corp)	42.1	26.4	15.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (George M Riddle Elementary School)	41.4	47.2	5.8%
4th Grade Math (Rochester Community School Corp)	41.4	47.2	5.8%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (George M Riddle Elementary School)	32.3	22.6	9.7%
4th Grade Science (Rochester Community School Corp)	32.3	22.6	9.7%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	415	364	12.3%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	17	20	17.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	382	327	14.4%
Two or More Races	14	14
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.9%	58.5%	2.6%

Schools Near George M Riddle Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George M Riddle Elementary School	Public	2-4	302 Barkman St	Rochester	46975	Fulton County	Rochester Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 223-2880	364	26	14.0	58.5%	327 (89.8%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	40.2	627^th of 1010 public elementary schools	37.9%		42	618^th of 1016 public elementary schools	39.2%	9	36.2	35.0			35.6	40.2	37.4			38.8		$12,371	$2,475	$9,897
Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1502 Elm St	Rochester	46975	Fulton County	Rochester Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 223-2501	322	25	12.8	60.6%	280 (87.0%)	6 (1.9%)	15 (4.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.3%)								(n/a)												$12,346	$2,324	$10,022
Akron Elementary School	Public	K-5	202 E Rural St	Akron	46910	Fulton County	Tippecanoe Valley School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 598-2367	385	28	14.0	55.6%	308 (80.0%)	3 (0.8%)	69 (17.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	55.2	468^th of 1010 public elementary schools	53.7%		58.4	441^st of 1016 public elementary schools	56.6%	27	39.3	46.6	44.3		43.4	47.5	55.2	32.9		44.4	31.4	$9,782	$620	$9,162
Caston Elementary School	Public	K-5	9815 S State Rd 25	Rochester	46975	Fulton County	Caston School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 857-3025	391	26	15.0	68.0%	355 (90.8%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	49.6	528^th of 1010 public elementary schools	47.7%		63.7	368^th of 1016 public elementary schools	63.8%	160	21.2	40.0	35.7		32.3	30.3	49.2	57.1		45.8	41.4	$10,028	$1,005	$9,023
Argos Community Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Yearick Ave	Argos	46501	Marshall County	Argos Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 892-5136	358	24	14.9	59.8%	322 (89.9%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	45	580^th of 1010 public elementary schools	42.6%		59.8	421^st of 1016 public elementary schools	58.6%	159	21.8	46.7	28.0		31.3	27.3	60.0	46.0		43.3	34.0	$10,411	$2,843	$7,569
Mentone Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 E Jackson St	Mentone	46539	Kosciusko County	Tippecanoe Valley School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 598-2590	440	31	14.4	54.5%	380 (86.4%)	2 (0.5%)	51 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	58	437^th of 1010 public elementary schools	56.7%		54.4	486^th of 1016 public elementary schools	52.2%	49	32.4	43.1	41.5		38.9	47.1	52.3	47.7		49.0	43.1	$9,516	$734	$8,782
Culver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 School	Culver	46511	Marshall County	Culver Community Schools Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 842-3389	415	32	12.9	63.4%	346 (83.4%)	10 (2.4%)	36 (8.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	66.3	340^th of 1010 public elementary schools	66.3%		53.5	497^th of 1016 public elementary schools	51.1%	157	46.6	55.1	44.1		48.2	55.9	63.3	36.7		51.2	39.0	$13,112	$1,944	$11,168
North Miami Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	632 E 900 N	Denver	46926	Miami County	North Miami Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 985-2251	369	26	14.1	51.5%	328 (88.9%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.3%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	56.2	457^th of 1010 public elementary schools	54.8%		47	570^th of 1016 public elementary schools	43.9%	113	58.3	41.3	40.7	26.0	41.4	70.8	52.4	35.2	18.0	44.2	38.9	$8,317	$732	$7,586
Triton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 Triton Dr	Bourbon	46504	Marshall County	Triton School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 342-2355	528	32	16.5	52.1%	480 (90.9%)	6 (1.1%)	27 (5.1%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.5%)	56	461^st of 1010 public elementary schools	54.4%		57.1	459^th of 1016 public elementary schools	54.8%	2	23.7	35.3	30.1	56.1	35.7	40.8	52.9	39.7	53.0	46.3	53.4	$8,153	$645	$7,508
Menominee Elementary School	Public	K-4	815 Discovery Ln	Plymouth	46563	Marshall County	Plymouth Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 936-2001	347	19	18.2	54.5%	253 (72.9%)	4 (1.2%)	80 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	54	481^st of 1010 public elementary schools	52.4%		41.9	620^th of 1016 public elementary schools	39.0%	139	36.4	46.9			41.5	53.0	40.6			46.9		$8,087	$733	$7,354

Frequently Asked Questions about George M Riddle Elementary School

What schools do graduates of George M Riddle Elementary School attend?

Students who attend George M Riddle Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rochester Community Middle School
High : Rochester Community High School

How many students attend George M Riddle Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended George M Riddle Elementary School.

What district is George M Riddle Elementary School in?

Rochester Community School Corp

Is George M Riddle Elementary School a good school?

George M Riddle Elementary School ranks 627^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of George M Riddle Elementary School?

Students at George M Riddle Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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