- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearny, NJ
Roosevelt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340789002874
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Kearny · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Kearny, NJ.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 340789002874 · Kearny, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 11.6:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearny High School (1,825 students)
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearny High Sc
Kearny High School
1,825 students
- `Franklin Elem
`Franklin Elementary School
950 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
763 students
- Washington Ele 557
Washington Elementary School
557 students
- Schuyler Eleme 437
Schuyler Elementary School
437 students
- This school 428
Roosevelt Elementary School
428 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary School reports 428 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 New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 8% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
White 39.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Roosevelt Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kearny reports $24,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| `Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Elementary School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary School
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearny, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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?
27.2% of students at Roosevelt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Kearny, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 schools in Kearny?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Kearny, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearny on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearny?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary School, Kearny also operates Kearny High School (1,825 students), `Franklin Elementary School (950 students), and Lincoln Middle School (763 students). See the Kearny district page for the complete list.