- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jamestown, ND
Roosevelt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380002100313
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Elementary School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Jamestown, ND.
School address
District: Jamestown 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380002100313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 380002100313 · Jamestown, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 10.3:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Jamestown High School (722 students)
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High School
722 students
- Jamestown Midd
Jamestown Middle School
466 students
- William S Guss 239
William S Gussner Elementary School
239 students
- This school 216
Roosevelt Elementary School
216 students
- Lincoln Elemen 179
Lincoln Elementary School
179 students
- Louis L'amour 113
Louis L'amour Elementary School
113 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary School reports 216 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 North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▲ 30% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Roosevelt Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jamestown 1 reports $13,986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jamestown Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William S Gussner Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louis L'amour Elementary School | Smaller | Lower 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
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Jamestown
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary School
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has 216 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jamestown, ND. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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?
36.8% of students at Roosevelt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Elementary School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Jamestown, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 elementary schools in Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Jamestown, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jamestown on the city page.
What other schools are in Jamestown 1?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary School, Jamestown 1 also operates Jamestown High School (722 students), Jamestown Middle School (466 students), and William S Gussner Elementary School (239 students). See the Jamestown 1 district page for the complete list.