- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watertown, SD
Roosevelt Elementary - 08
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary - 08, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 467662000716
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary - 08 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Watertown, SD.
School address
District: Watertown School District 14-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467662000716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-35.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 467662000716 · Watertown, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 12.7:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High School - 01 (1,222 students)
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-35.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High School - 01
1,222 students
- Watertown Midd
Watertown Middle School - 02
575 students
- Watertown Inte
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
532 students
- Lincoln Elemen 361
Lincoln Elementary - 05
361 students
- Jefferson Elem 333
Jefferson Elementary - 09
333 students
- This school 228
Roosevelt Elementary - 08
228 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary - 08 reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Elementary - 08 compares
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 52% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$10,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watertown School District 14-4 reports $10,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt Elementary - 08 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High School - 01 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watertown Middle School - 02 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watertown Intermediate School - 13 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary - 05 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary - 09 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Elementary - 08's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Watertown
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary - 08
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary - 08?
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watertown, SD. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary - 08?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary - 08 is 12.7:1, which is 7% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 19% 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 Elementary - 08?
43.9% of students at Roosevelt Elementary - 08 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary - 08?
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Elementary - 08 rank among schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary - 08 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Watertown, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown School District 14-4?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary - 08, Watertown School District 14-4 also operates Watertown High School - 01 (1,222 students), Watertown Middle School - 02 (575 students), and Watertown Intermediate School - 13 (532 students). See the Watertown School District 14-4 district page for the complete list.