- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redwood City, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063213004972
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Redwood City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for California
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Redwood City, CA.
School address
District: Redwood City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063213004972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 063213004972 · Redwood City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 15.9:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John F. Kennedy Middle (808 students)
Roosevelt Elementary shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 22.4 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
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
808 students
- Clifford Eleme
Clifford Elementary
698 students
- Hoover Element
Hoover Elementary
675 students
- Roy Cloud Elem
Roy Cloud Elementary
636 students
- Adelante Selby
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
582 students
- This school
Roosevelt Elementary
382 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Elementary compares
Roosevelt Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.6%
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
$20,855
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
1
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
White 16.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Roosevelt Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redwood City Elementary reports $20,855 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifford Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy Cloud Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion | Larger | Lower 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
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Redwood City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory
Standard public school
711 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Clifford Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary
Standard public school
675 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Roy Cloud Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Sandpiper Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
North Star Academy
Standard public school
527 students 27.7:1 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary?
Roosevelt Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redwood City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 26% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% 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?
60.3% 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 72.5% of enrollment, in Redwood City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary?
Roosevelt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Redwood City?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Redwood City, 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 Redwood City on the city page.
What other schools are in Redwood City Elementary?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary, Redwood City Elementary also operates John F. Kennedy Middle (808 students), Clifford Elementary (698 students), and Hoover Elementary (675 students). See the Redwood City Elementary district page for the complete list.