- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hays, KS
Roosevelt Elem
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200702001324
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elem earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hays · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Elem has class sizes larger than 94% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elem ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hays, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Roosevelt Elem held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 200702001324 · Hays, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 18.3:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hays High (1,017 students)
Roosevelt Elem held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hays High
Hays High
1,017 students
- Hays Middle Sc
Hays Middle School
726 students
- This school
Roosevelt Elem
420 students
- Kathryn O'loug 371
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem
371 students
- Woodrow Wilson 364
Woodrow Wilson Elem
364 students
- Lincoln Elem 274
Lincoln Elem
274 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elem reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Elem compares
Roosevelt Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 26% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Kansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Roosevelt Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays reports $15,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hays High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hays Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Hays
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elem
How many students attend Roosevelt Elem?
Roosevelt Elem has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hays, KS. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem is 18.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roosevelt Elem?
31.4% of students at Roosevelt Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Elem?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Elem is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Hays, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elem?
Roosevelt Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elem rank among elementary schools in Hays?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elem ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hays, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hays on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays?
Besides Roosevelt Elem, Hays also operates Hays High (1,017 students), Hays Middle School (726 students), and Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem (371 students). See the Hays district page for the complete list.