- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zeeland, MI
Roosevelt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263666007293
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Zeeland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Zeeland, MI.
School address
District: Zeeland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263666007293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary School shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 263666007293 · Zeeland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 10.9:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Zeeland West High School (975 students)
Roosevelt Elementary School shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zeeland West H
Zeeland West High School
975 students
- Zeeland East H
Zeeland East High School
935 students
- Cityside Middl
Cityside Middle School
771 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle School
577 students
- New Groningen
New Groningen School
512 students
- This school 261
Roosevelt Elementary School
261 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Elementary School compares
Roosevelt Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$15,185
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 5.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Roosevelt Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Zeeland Public Schools reports $15,185 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zeeland East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cityside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Groningen School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Zeeland
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary School
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zeeland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% 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?
52.1% of students at Roosevelt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Elementary School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Zeeland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 School rank among schools in Zeeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Zeeland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Zeeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Zeeland Public Schools?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary School, Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland West High School (975 students), Zeeland East High School (935 students), and Cityside Middle School (771 students). See the Zeeland Public Schools district page for the complete list.