- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsbluff, NE
Roosevelt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317647001580
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Scottsbluff · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 280
- students enrolled
Roosevelt Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE.
School address
District: Scottsbluff Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317647001580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 317647001580 · Scottsbluff, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Scottsbluff Senior High School (1,064 students)
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scottsbluff Se
Scottsbluff Senior High School
1,064 students
- Bluffs Middle
Bluffs Middle School
754 students
- Westmoor Eleme 408
Westmoor Elementary School
408 students
- Longfellow Ele 379
Longfellow Elementary School
379 students
- This school 280
Roosevelt Elementary School
280 students
- Lincoln Height 279
Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch
279 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary School reports 280 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
White 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Roosevelt Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scottsbluff Public Schools reports $12,908 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluffs Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmoor Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Heights Elementary Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary School
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsbluff, NE. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Scottsbluff, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 Scottsbluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Scottsbluff, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scottsbluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Scottsbluff Public Schools?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary School, Scottsbluff Public Schools also operates Scottsbluff Senior High School (1,064 students), Bluffs Middle School (754 students), and Westmoor Elementary School (408 students). See the Scottsbluff Public Schools district page for the complete list.