- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit Lakes, MN
Roosevelt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271023002268
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Detroit Lakes · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Detroit Lakes, MN.
School address
District: Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 271023002268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.7 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 271023002268 · Detroit Lakes, MN Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 12.2:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Detroit Lakes Senior High (791 students)
Roosevelt Elementary held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.7 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes Senior High
791 students
- Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes Middle
617 students
- Rossman Elemen
Rossman Elementary
565 students
- This school
Roosevelt Elementary
562 students
- Lincoln Early 64
Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center
64 students
- Detroit Lakes 57
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
57 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Elementary compares
Roosevelt Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▲ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 30% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$14,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 67.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Roosevelt Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. reports $14,880 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lakes Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Detroit Lakes Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rossman Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher 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
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary?
Roosevelt Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit Lakes, MN. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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?
44.4% of students at Roosevelt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Elementary is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Detroit Lakes, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary?
Roosevelt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 schools in Detroit Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Detroit Lakes, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Detroit Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary, Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. also operates Detroit Lakes Senior High (791 students), Detroit Lakes Middle (617 students), and Rossman Elementary (565 students). See the Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. district page for the complete list.