- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mason City, IA
Roosevelt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191878001109
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Mason City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Mason City, IA.
School address
District: Mason City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191878001109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 191878001109 · Mason City, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 12:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason City High School (891 students)
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mason City Hig
Mason City High School
891 students
- Lincoln Interm
Lincoln Intermediate
485 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle School
463 students
- Harding Elemen
Harding Elementary School
387 students
- Hoover Element
Hoover Elementary School
361 students
- This school 348
Roosevelt Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Elementary School compares
Roosevelt Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
12:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Iowa - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$14,852
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 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 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Roosevelt Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mason City Comm School District reports $14,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Mason City
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harding Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
361 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
292 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Mason City Virtual Academy
Standard public school
88 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary School
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mason City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School is 12:1, which is 19% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% 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 School?
57.1% of students at Roosevelt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Elementary School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Mason City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 School rank among schools in Mason City?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Mason City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mason City on the city page.
What other schools are in Mason City Comm School District?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary School, Mason City Comm School District also operates Mason City High School (891 students), Lincoln Intermediate (485 students), and John Adams Middle School (463 students). See the Mason City Comm School District district page for the complete list.