- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Louis, MO
Roosevelt High
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292928001994
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #23 of 26
- high schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt High has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt High ranks #23 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928001994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Roosevelt High held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 292928001994 · St Louis, MO High · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 21:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Roosevelt High held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway High
Gateway High
860 students
- This school
Roosevelt High
734 students
- Vashon High
Vashon High
621 students
- Mckinley Class
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
610 students
- Stix Early Chi
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
472 students
- Miller Career
Miller Career Academy
430 students
What this shows Roosevelt High reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt High compares
Roosevelt High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 64% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 98% in Missouri - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,979
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
White 8.3%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Roosevelt High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Louis City reports $22,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Career Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~734 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt High
How many students attend Roosevelt High?
Roosevelt High has 734 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High is 21:1, which is 64% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roosevelt High?
99.3% of students at Roosevelt High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt High?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt High is African American at 61.9% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt High?
Roosevelt High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 High rank among high schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt High ranks #23 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis City?
Besides Roosevelt High, St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students), Vashon High (621 students), and Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. (610 students). See the St. Louis City district page for the complete list.