- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgefield Park, NJ
Roosevelt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341380000760
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Ridgefield Park · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- 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 #2 of 3 schools in Ridgefield Park, NJ.
School address
District: Ridgefield Park Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341380000760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 341380000760 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 10.4:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School (1,159 students)
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 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
- Ridgefield Par
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
1,159 students
- Lincoln Elemen 346
Lincoln Elementary School
346 students
- This school 334
Roosevelt Elementary School
334 students
- Grant Elementa 228
Grant Elementary School
228 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary School reports 334 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 16% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$25,838
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 334 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
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
White 19.2%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Roosevelt Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ridgefield Park Public School District reports $25,838 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary School
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgefield Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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?
24.9% 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 64.1% of enrollment, in Ridgefield Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Ridgefield Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ridgefield Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ridgefield Park Public School District?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary School, Ridgefield Park Public School District also operates Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School (1,159 students), Lincoln Elementary School (346 students), and Grant Elementary School (228 students). See the Ridgefield Park Public School District district page for the complete list.