- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dolton, IL
Roosevelt Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171245001500
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Dolton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 248
- students enrolled
Roosevelt Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Dolton, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 148 · Illinois
NCES ID 171245001500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Roosevelt Elem School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 171245001500 · Dolton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (342 students)
Roosevelt Elem School held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.6 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
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
342 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
282 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
259 students
- This school
Roosevelt Elem School
248 students
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary School
197 students
- Early Childhoo
Early Childhood Cntr
196 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elem School reports 248 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$26,724
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
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Roosevelt Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dolton Sd 148 reports $26,724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Cntr | Similar size | 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
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Dolton
3 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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elem School
How many students attend Roosevelt Elem School?
Roosevelt Elem School has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dolton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Elem School is African American at 96.0% of enrollment, in Dolton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elem School?
Roosevelt Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 elementary schools in Dolton?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Dolton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dolton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dolton Sd 148?
Besides Roosevelt Elem School, Dolton Sd 148 also operates Lincoln Elementary School (342 students), Washington Elem School (282 students), and Franklin Elementary School (259 students). See the Dolton Sd 148 district page for the complete list.