- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago Heights, IL
Roosevelt Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170996001225
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elem School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Chicago Heights · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 353
- students enrolled
Roosevelt Elem School has class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elem School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Chicago Heights, IL.
School address
District: Chicago Heights Sd 170 · Illinois
NCES ID 170996001225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Roosevelt Elem School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 170996001225 · Chicago Heights, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Chicago Heights Middle School (872 students)
Roosevelt Elem School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chicago Height
Chicago Heights Middle School
872 students
- This school
Roosevelt Elem School
353 students
- Washington-Mck 286
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch
286 students
- Garfield Elem 248
Garfield Elem School
248 students
- Kennedy Elem S 193
Kennedy Elem School
193 students
- Greenbriar Ele 174
Greenbriar Elem School
174 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elem School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Elem School compares
Roosevelt Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Illinois - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.1%
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
$21,859
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.9%
African American 15.6%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Roosevelt Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Chicago Heights Sd 170 reports $21,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Heights Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Chicago Heights
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch
Standard public school
286 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elem School
Standard public school
193 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Greenbriar Elem School
Standard public school
174 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
157 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elem School
How many students attend Roosevelt Elem School?
Roosevelt Elem School has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago Heights, IL. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem School is 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Chicago Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elem School?
Roosevelt Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roosevelt Elem School rank among schools in Chicago Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elem School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Chicago Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chicago Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
Besides Roosevelt Elem School, Chicago Heights Sd 170 also operates Chicago Heights Middle School (872 students), Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch (286 students), and Garfield Elem School (248 students). See the Chicago Heights Sd 170 district page for the complete list.