- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawndale, CA
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for F. D. Roosevelt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062121002541
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Lawndale · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, F. D. Roosevelt Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Lawndale, CA.
School address
District: Lawndale Elementary · California
NCES ID 062121002541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 062121002541 · Lawndale, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 20.8:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Will Rogers Middle (799 students)
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Will Rogers Mi
Will Rogers Middle
799 students
- Jane Addams Mi
Jane Addams Middle
644 students
- Mark Twain Ele
Mark Twain Elementary
585 students
- William Anders
William Anderson Elementary
572 students
- William Green
William Green Elementary
516 students
- This school
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
396 students
What this shows F. D. Roosevelt Elementary reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How F. D. Roosevelt Elementary compares
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.8%
White 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, F. D. Roosevelt Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lawndale Elementary reports $22,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How F. D. Roosevelt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Anderson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Green Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to F. D. Roosevelt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Lawndale
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
585 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
William Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
William Green Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Billy Mitchell Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Lucille J. Smith Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
How many students attend F. D. Roosevelt Elementary?
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawndale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F. D. Roosevelt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at F. D. Roosevelt Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at F. D. Roosevelt Elementary?
78.8% of students at F. D. Roosevelt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of F. D. Roosevelt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at F. D. Roosevelt Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in Lawndale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for F. D. Roosevelt Elementary?
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does F. D. Roosevelt Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lawndale?
By Resource Investment Index, F. D. Roosevelt Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Lawndale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lawndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawndale Elementary?
Besides F. D. Roosevelt Elementary, Lawndale Elementary also operates Will Rogers Middle (799 students), Jane Addams Middle (644 students), and Mark Twain Elementary (585 students). See the Lawndale Elementary district page for the complete list.