Enrollment
353
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32
🌟 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 88% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Chicago Heights · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 353
- students enrolled
Roosevelt Elem School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elem School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Chicago Heights, IL.
School address
District: Chicago Heights Sd 170 · Illinois
NCES ID 170996001225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roosevelt Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roosevelt Elem School
Roosevelt Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chicago Heights, Illinois, enrolling 353 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 88% of Illinois schools and 21% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chicago Heights Sd 170 spends $21,577 per pupil, 27% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chicago Heights's public schools, it stands alongside Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch (286 students): Roosevelt Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 11.4:1).
Chicago Heights Sd 170 also operates Chicago Heights Middle School (872 students) and Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch (286 students) alongside Roosevelt Elem School.
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 Elem School compares
Roosevelt Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 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
17:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% 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
$21,577
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 353 Top 54% in Illinois - larger than 46% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170996001225
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.1%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chicago Heights Sd 170, which includes Roosevelt Elem School.
$21,577
Per student
+27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 52.4%
Federal 22.3%
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 Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Heights Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 | Similar 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
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 11.4:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elem School
Standard public school
193 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Greenbriar Elem School
Standard public school
174 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
157 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem School is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% 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, attendance rates. 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 #4 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.
Is Roosevelt Elem School a good school?
Roosevelt Elem School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois 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 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.