- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcpherson, KS
Roosevelt Elem
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200939000995
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elem earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Mcpherson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elem ranks #4 of 4 schools in Mcpherson, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Roosevelt Elem held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 200939000995 · Mcpherson, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 12.8:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcpherson High (658 students)
Roosevelt Elem held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.2 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
- Mcpherson High
Mcpherson High
658 students
- Mcpherson Midd
Mcpherson Middle School
474 students
- This school
Roosevelt Elem
269 students
- Washington Ele 256
Washington Elem
256 students
- Eisenhower Ele 239
Eisenhower Elementary
239 students
- Lincoln Elem 221
Lincoln Elem
221 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elem reports 269 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Kansas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Roosevelt Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Mcpherson reports $18,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcpherson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcpherson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elem
How many students attend Roosevelt Elem?
Roosevelt Elem has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcpherson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem is 12.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% 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 Elem?
54.9% 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 69.9% of enrollment, in Mcpherson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elem?
Roosevelt Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 schools in Mcpherson?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elem ranks #4 of 4 schools in Mcpherson, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcpherson on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcpherson?
Besides Roosevelt Elem, Mcpherson also operates Mcpherson High (658 students), Mcpherson Middle School (474 students), and Washington Elem (256 students). See the Mcpherson district page for the complete list.