Enrollment
1,184
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Johnstown, CO
Roosevelt High School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080483000810
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Johnstown, CO.
School address
District: Weld County School District No. Re-5j · Colorado
NCES ID 080483000810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roosevelt High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roosevelt High School
Roosevelt High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Johnstown, Colorado, enrolling 1,184 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Colorado schools and 32% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,184 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 121 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #92, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weld County School District No. Re-5j spends $11,639 per pupil, 28% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Weld County School District No. Re-5j also operates Milliken Middle School (695 students) and Elwell Elementary School (618 students) alongside Roosevelt High 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 High School compares
Roosevelt High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,184 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,184
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Colorado - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$11,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Roosevelt High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County School District No. Re-5j, which includes Roosevelt High School.
$11,639
Per student
-28%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 51.0%
Federal 7.6%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milliken Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elwell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milliken Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knowledge Quest Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt High School
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has 1,184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Johnstown, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School is 21.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roosevelt High School?
16.3% of students at Roosevelt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt High School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt High School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Johnstown, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roosevelt High School rank among public schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Johnstown, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Johnstown on the city page.
Is Roosevelt High School a good school?
Roosevelt High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. 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 Weld County School District No. Re-5j?
Besides Roosevelt High School, Weld County School District No. Re-5j also operates Milliken Middle School (695 students), Elwell Elementary School (618 students), and Pioneer Ridge Elementary School (528 students). See the Weld County School District No. Re-5j district page for the complete list.
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