Enrollment
287
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lubbock, TX
Roosevelt J H
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483780007388
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt J H earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 15
- middle schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt J H has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt J H ranks #6 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roosevelt J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roosevelt J H
Roosevelt J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lubbock, Texas, enrolling 287 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 287 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 857 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #262.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (36%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 287 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Roosevelt Isd also operates Roosevelt El (519 students) and Roosevelt H S (332 students) alongside Roosevelt J H.
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 J H compares
Roosevelt J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$11,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
White 36.2%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Roosevelt J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roosevelt Isd, which includes Roosevelt J H.
$11,411
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 54.6%
Federal 22.2%
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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt J H
How many students attend Roosevelt J H?
Roosevelt J H has 287 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lubbock, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt J H is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 J H?
73.4% of students at Roosevelt J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt J H?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt J H is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt J H?
Roosevelt J H has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roosevelt J H rank among middle schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt J H ranks #6 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lubbock on the city page.
Is Roosevelt J H a good school?
Roosevelt J H earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas 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 Roosevelt Isd?
Besides Roosevelt J H, Roosevelt Isd also operates Roosevelt El (519 students) and Roosevelt H S (332 students). See the Roosevelt Isd district page for the complete list.
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