- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, DC
Roosevelt Hs
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 110003000008
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Hs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the District of Columbia median. It is also one of the largest schools in District of Columbia.
- #21 of 35
- high schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 943
- students enrolled
Roosevelt Hs has class sizes near the District of Columbia median. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Hs ranks #21 of 35 high schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Roosevelt Hs held near 908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 78.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 110003000008 · Washington, DC High · MID · TRAD
943 enr · 11.5:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Roosevelt Hs held near 908 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 78.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson-Reed H
Jackson-Reed Hs
1,855 students
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Education Campus
1,563 students
- Deal Ms
Deal Ms
1,462 students
- Coolidge Hs
Coolidge Hs
1,029 students
- This school
Roosevelt Hs
943 students
- Lafayette Es
Lafayette Es
923 students
What this shows Roosevelt Hs reports 943 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Hs compares
Roosevelt Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs District of Columbia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 943 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
943
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 53% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.5%
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
$31,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $33,119
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
Asian 1.0%
White 0.8%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Roosevelt Hs is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for District of Columbia Public Schools reports $31,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Washington
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jackson-Reed Hs
Standard public school
1,855 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Coolidge Hs
Standard public school
1,029 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Eastern Hs
Standard public school
909 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Dunbar Hs
Standard public school
892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
745 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Technology Hs
Standard public school
723 students 15.4:1 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 (~943 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Hs
How many students attend Roosevelt Hs?
Roosevelt Hs has 943 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 913 (2022-23) → 908 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Hs is 11.5:1, which is 7% lower than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Hs?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Hs is African American at 48.8% of enrollment, in Washington, DC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Hs?
Roosevelt Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Hs rank among high schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Hs ranks #21 of 35 high schools in Washington, DC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Besides Roosevelt Hs, District of Columbia Public Schools also operates Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students), Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students), and Deal Ms (1,462 students). See the District of Columbia Public Schools district page for the complete list.