- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Des Moines, IA
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 190897000574
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
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 98% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Des Moines · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: Des Moines Independent Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190897000574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Roosevelt High School held near 2,039 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.3 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+53 students YoY 190897000574 · Des Moines, IA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,051 enr · 31.1:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (2,364 students)
Roosevelt High School held near 2,039 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.3 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,364 students
- This school
Roosevelt High School
2,051 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,952 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,428 students
- Hoover High Sc 898
Hoover High School
898 students
- Weeks Middle S 688
Weeks Middle School
688 students
What this shows Roosevelt High School reports 2,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt High School compares
Roosevelt High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.1:1 | ▲ 110% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 25% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,051 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,051
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.1:1
students per teacher
- 110% above state mean
Top 98% in Iowa - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,286
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
African American 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Roosevelt High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Des Moines Independent Comm School District reports $15,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weeks Middle School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Des Moines
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lincoln High School
Standard public school
2,364 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
East High School
Standard public school
1,952 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
North High School
Standard public school
1,428 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Hoover High School
Standard public school
898 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Saydel High School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,051 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt High School
How many students attend Roosevelt High School?
Roosevelt High School has 2,051 students enrolled. It is a high school in Des Moines, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,986 (2022-23) → 2,039 (2023-24), nearly flat (+53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt High School is 31.1:1, which is 110% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 98% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roosevelt High School?
45.4% of students at Roosevelt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt High School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt High School is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Des Moines, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roosevelt High School rank among high schools in Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Des Moines, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in Des Moines Independent Comm School District?
Besides Roosevelt High School, Des Moines Independent Comm School District also operates Lincoln High School (2,364 students), East High School (1,952 students), and North High School (1,428 students). See the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district page for the complete list.