- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olympia, WA
Roosevelt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530618000934
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Olympia School District · Washington
NCES ID 530618000934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 530618000934 · Olympia, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 11.7:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Olympia High School (1,901 students)
Roosevelt Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olympia High S
Olympia High School
1,901 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,322 students
- Washington Mid 702
Washington Middle School
702 students
- Thurgood Marsh 469
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
469 students
- Jefferson Midd 462
Jefferson Middle School
462 students
- This school 340
Roosevelt Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary School reports 340 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Washington - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 4.6%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Roosevelt Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olympia School District reports $17,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Olympia
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary School
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olympia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 25% 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?
33.0% of students at Roosevelt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Elementary School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 elementary schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Olympia on the city page.
What other schools are in Olympia School District?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary School, Olympia School District also operates Olympia High School (1,901 students), Capital High School (1,322 students), and Washington Middle School (702 students). See the Olympia School District district page for the complete list.