Enrollment
216
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roosevelt Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roosevelt Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Jamestown, North Dakota, enrolling 216 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 216 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Jamestown 1 spends $13,875 per pupil, 25% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jamestown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elementary School (179 students): Roosevelt Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 11.9:1).
Jamestown 1 also operates Jamestown High School (722 students) and Jamestown Middle School (466 students) alongside Roosevelt Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Roosevelt Elementary School compares
Roosevelt Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jamestown 1, which includes Roosevelt Elementary School.
$13,875
Per student
-25%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 52.8%
Federal 22.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~216 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Roosevelt Elementary School a good school?
Roosevelt Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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