Enrollment
396
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How F. D. Roosevelt Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lawndale, California, enrolling 396 students.
At 20.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,863 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,535, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lawndale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mark Twain Elementary (585 students): F. D. Roosevelt Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 24.4:1).
Lawndale Elementary also operates Will Rogers Middle (799 students) and Jane Addams Middle (644 students) alongside F. D. Roosevelt Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How F. D. Roosevelt Elementary compares
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawndale Elementary, which includes F. D. Roosevelt Elementary.
$19,470
Per student
+18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.1%
State 75.5%
Federal 16.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is F. D. Roosevelt Elementary a good school?
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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