- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taft, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063870006508
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Taft · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Taft, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 063870006508 · Taft, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 26:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Junior High (748 students)
Roosevelt Elementary grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.9 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
- Lincoln Junior
Lincoln Junior High
748 students
- This school
Roosevelt Elementary
520 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
328 students
- Conley Element
Conley Elementary
306 students
- Jefferson Elem 271
Jefferson Elementary
271 students
- Taft Primary 231
Taft Primary
231 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Elementary compares
Roosevelt Elementary is a growing 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$14,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
White 25.2%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Roosevelt Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Taft City reports $14,953 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Taft
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Parkview Elementary
Standard public school
328 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Conley Elementary
Standard public school
306 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
271 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Taft Primary
Standard public school
231 students 23.1:1 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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary?
Roosevelt Elementary has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taft, CA. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roosevelt Elementary?
80.4% 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 73.3% of enrollment, in Taft, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary?
Roosevelt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Taft?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Taft, 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 Taft on the city page.
What other schools are in Taft City?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary, Taft City also operates Lincoln Junior High (748 students), Parkview Elementary (328 students), and Conley Elementary (306 students). See the Taft City district page for the complete list.