- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Roosevelt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060797007673
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #49 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary ranks #49 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Central Unified · California
NCES ID 060797007673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 060797007673 · Fresno, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 24.4:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Justin Garza High (2,095 students)
Roosevelt Elementary held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 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
- Justin Garza H
Justin Garza High
2,095 students
- Central East H
Central East High
1,741 students
- Harvest Elemen
Harvest Elementary
1,010 students
- Glacier Point
Glacier Point Middle
947 students
- Rio Vista Midd
Rio Vista Middle
851 students
- This school 489
Roosevelt Elementary
489 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary reports 489 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$16,198
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
Asian 13.3%
White 11.0%
African American 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Roosevelt Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Unified reports $16,198 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Garza High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvest Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glacier Point Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Fresno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harvest Elementary
Standard public school
1,010 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
James S. Fugman Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Ewing Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
John S. Wash Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 27.9:1 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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary?
Roosevelt Elementary has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roosevelt Elementary?
84.1% 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 68.9% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary?
Roosevelt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary ranks #49 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, 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 Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Unified?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary, Central Unified also operates Justin Garza High (2,095 students), Central East High (1,741 students), and Harvest Elementary (1,010 students). See the Central Unified district page for the complete list.