George M Riddle Elementary School

Rochester Community School Corp
302 Barkman St
Rochester, IN 46975
348 Students
Elementary School 2nd - 4th
School Overview
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.
348
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    297 (85.3%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    21 (6.0%)
  • Black
    6 (1.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Rochester Community School Corp
Phone: (574)223-2880
Grade Range: 2nd - 4th
Total Students: 348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 186
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 2 105
Grade 3 116
Grade 4 127
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Columbia Elementary School
Rochester Community School Corp
325 Students
1502 Elm St
Rochester, IN 46975 (1.1 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st