- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rahway, NJ
Roosevelt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341353005646
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Rahway · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- 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 4 schools in Rahway, NJ.
School address
District: Rahway Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341353005646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 341353005646 · Rahway, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 12.2:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Rahway High School (1,286 students)
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 48.2 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
- Rahway High Sc
Rahway High School
1,286 students
- Rahway 7th & 8
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
701 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
658 students
- This school
Roosevelt Elementary School
608 students
- Grover Clevela 453
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
453 students
- Madison Elemen 384
Madison Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary School reports 608 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 43% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,561
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
African American 27.6%
White 15.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Roosevelt Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rahway Public School District reports $22,561 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~608 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary School
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rahway, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roosevelt Elementary School?
42.2% 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 50.0% of enrollment, in Rahway, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Rahway?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Rahway, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rahway on the city page.
What other schools are in Rahway Public School District?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary School, Rahway Public School District also operates Rahway High School (1,286 students), Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy (701 students), and Franklin Elementary School (658 students). See the Rahway Public School District district page for the complete list.