- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lubbock, TX
Roosevelt El
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483780004232
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #29 of 49
- schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt El ranks #29 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Roosevelt El shrank from 536 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 483780004232 · Lubbock, TX Other · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 13:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt H S (332 students)
Roosevelt El shrank from 536 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Roosevelt El
519 students
- Roosevelt H S
Roosevelt H S
332 students
- Roosevelt J H
Roosevelt J H
287 students
What this shows Roosevelt El reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt El compares
Roosevelt El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,433
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.5%
White 33.7%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Roosevelt El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roosevelt Isd reports $12,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt El
How many students attend Roosevelt El?
Roosevelt El has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt El?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower 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 Roosevelt El?
74.1% of students at Roosevelt El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt El?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt El is Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt El?
Roosevelt El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roosevelt El rank among schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt El ranks #29 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Roosevelt Isd?
Besides Roosevelt El, Roosevelt Isd also operates Roosevelt H S (332 students) and Roosevelt J H (287 students). See the Roosevelt Isd district page for the complete list.