Enrollment
608
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roosevelt Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roosevelt Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rahway, New Jersey, enrolling 608 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 608 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 314 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 65/100).
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Rahway Public School District also operates Rahway High School (1,286 students) and Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy (701 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rahway Public School District, which includes Roosevelt Elementary School.
$21,118
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 49.4%
Federal 6.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~608 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Roosevelt Elementary School a good school?
Roosevelt Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey 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 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.
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