- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wauwatosa, WI
Roosevelt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551599002087
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Wauwatosa · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Wauwatosa, WI.
School address
District: Wauwatosa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551599002087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Roosevelt Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 551599002087 · Wauwatosa, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 14.1:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: East High (1,043 students)
Roosevelt Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High
East High
1,043 students
- West High
West High
986 students
- Longfellow Mid
Longfellow Middle
782 students
- Whitman Middle
Whitman Middle
570 students
- This school 396
Roosevelt Elementary
396 students
- Mckinley Eleme 388
Mckinley Elementary
388 students
What this shows Roosevelt Elementary reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Elementary compares
Roosevelt Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 47% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$13,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
African American 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Roosevelt Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wauwatosa School District reports $13,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Wauwatosa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary
Standard public school
373 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 16:1 students per teacher
Underwood Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
285 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
257 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary?
Roosevelt Elementary has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wauwatosa, WI. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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?
20.5% of students at Roosevelt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Elementary is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Wauwatosa, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Elementary?
Roosevelt Elementary 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 rank among schools in Wauwatosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Wauwatosa, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wauwatosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Wauwatosa School District?
Besides Roosevelt Elementary, Wauwatosa School District also operates East High (1,043 students), West High (986 students), and Longfellow Middle (782 students). See the Wauwatosa School District district page for the complete list.