Enrollment
272
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belleville, IL
Roosevelt Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170561000237
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 272
- students enrolled
Roosevelt Elem School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elem School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Belleville, IL.
School address
District: Belleville Sd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 170561000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+8% 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 elementary school in Belleville, Illinois, enrolling 272 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Belleville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students): Roosevelt Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 16.4:1).
Belleville Sd 118 also operates Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students) and Union Elem School (432 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
African American 38.2%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Roosevelt Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belleville Sd 118, which includes Roosevelt Elem School.
$17,301
Per student
+2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 55.6%
Federal 13.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westhaven Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Jr High School | Similar size | 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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Belleville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
542 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Whiteside Middle School
Standard public school
475 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Union Elem School
Standard public school
432 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Westhaven Elementary
Standard public school
313 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Douglas Elem School
Standard public school
233 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Harmony Intermediate Center
Standard public school
207 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elem School
How many students attend Roosevelt Elem School?
Roosevelt Elem School has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belleville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower 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 White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Belleville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elem School?
Roosevelt Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elem School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Belleville, 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 Belleville on the city page.
Is Roosevelt Elem School a good school?
Roosevelt Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Belleville Sd 118?
Besides Roosevelt Elem School, Belleville Sd 118 also operates Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students), Union Elem School (432 students), and West Jr High School (364 students). See the Belleville Sd 118 district page for the complete list.
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