Enrollment
180
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Norristown, PA
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421698007146
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Norristown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 96.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Norristown, PA.
School address
District: Norristown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421698007146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area is a high-poverty, small high school in Norristown, Pennsylvania, enrolling 180 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Pennsylvania schools, with 180 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,928 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Norristown's high schools, it stands alongside Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students): Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 19.2:1).
Norristown Area Sd also operates Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students) and East Norriton Ms (836 students) alongside Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area.
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 Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area compares
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.5% | ▲ 66% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.0%
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
$17,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 180 Top 93% in Pennsylvania - larger than 7% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 96.5% +66% vs state
NCES ID 421698007146
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
African American 38.3%
Two or More 10.6%
White 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 180:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 60.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norristown Area Sd, which includes Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area.
$17,653
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 22.3%
Federal 15.2%
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 Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norristown Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Norriton Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stewart Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Street El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Norristown
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area
How many students attend Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area?
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area has 180 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norristown, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area is 15.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area?
96.5% of students at Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Norristown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area?
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area rank among public schools in Norristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Norristown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Norristown on the city page.
Is Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area a good school?
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. 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 Norristown Area Sd?
Besides Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area, Norristown Area Sd also operates Norristown Area Hs (2,256 students), East Norriton Ms (836 students), and Eisenhower Ms (781 students). See the Norristown Area Sd district page for the complete list.