- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dickinson, ND
Roosevelt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380003800137
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- 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 #1 of 7 elementary schools in Dickinson, ND.
School address
District: Dickinson 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380003800137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 380003800137 · Dickinson, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 12.1:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson High School (1,022 students)
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 15.2 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
- Dickinson High
Dickinson High School
1,022 students
- Dickinson Midd
Dickinson Middle School
944 students
- Prairie Rose E
Prairie Rose Elementary School
490 students
- Lincoln Elemen 387
Lincoln Elementary School
387 students
- Jefferson Elem 370
Jefferson Elementary School
370 students
- This school 254
Roosevelt Elementary School
254 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary School reports 254 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 12% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 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 75.6%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Roosevelt Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dickinson 1 reports $14,504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickinson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Rose Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary 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
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Dickinson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prairie Rose Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
370 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Heart River Elementary School
Standard public school
273 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
P S Berg Elementary School
Standard public school
223 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Roughrider Elementary Virtual Academy
Standard public school
38 students 38:1 students per teacher
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary School
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has 254 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dickinson, ND. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roosevelt Elementary School?
24.8% 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 75.6% of enrollment, in Dickinson, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Dickinson, 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 Dickinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickinson 1?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary School, Dickinson 1 also operates Dickinson High School (1,022 students), Dickinson Middle School (944 students), and Prairie Rose Elementary School (490 students). See the Dickinson 1 district page for the complete list.