- Enrollment
- 1,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lynwood, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062316003538
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Lynwood · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Lynwood, CA.
School address
District: Lynwood Unified · California
NCES ID 062316003538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 062316003538 · Lynwood, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 18.5:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynwood High (1,858 students)
Roosevelt Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lynwood High
Lynwood High
1,858 students
- Marco Antonio
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High
1,633 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle
882 students
- Hosler Middle
Hosler Middle
754 students
- Will Rogers El 684
Will Rogers Elementary
684 students
- This school 445
Roosevelt Elementary
445 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Elementary compares
Roosevelt Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$19,542
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.3%
African American 3.8%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.0, Roosevelt Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynwood Unified reports $19,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marco Antonio Firebaugh High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hosler Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Will Rogers Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Lynwood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Will Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Lindbergh Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Standard public school
511 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary?
Roosevelt Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lynwood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher 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?
78.0% of students at Roosevelt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment, in Lynwood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary?
Roosevelt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lynwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Lynwood, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lynwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynwood Unified?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary, Lynwood Unified also operates Lynwood High (1,858 students), Marco Antonio Firebaugh High (1,633 students), and Cesar Chavez Middle (882 students). See the Lynwood Unified district page for the complete list.