- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Modesto, CA
Roosevelt Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062513003748
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Junior High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 9
- middle schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Junior High ranks #5 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062513003748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Roosevelt Junior High grew from 777 students in 2022-23 to 816 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 062513003748 · Modesto, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 23.4:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Bret Harte Elementary (867 students)
Roosevelt Junior High grew from 777 students in 2022-23 to 816 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bret Harte Ele
Bret Harte Elementary
867 students
- This school
Roosevelt Junior High
818 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary
786 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
777 students
- La Loma Junior
La Loma Junior High
705 students
- Mark Twain Jun
Mark Twain Junior High
658 students
What this shows Roosevelt Junior High reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Junior High compares
Roosevelt Junior High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.2%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
White 20.2%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 5.7%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Roosevelt Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Roosevelt Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Loma Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Modesto
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Standard public school
1,016 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Somerset Middle
Standard public school
947 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel J. Savage Middle
Standard public school
906 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Prescott Junior High
Standard public school
746 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
La Loma Junior High
Standard public school
705 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Junior High
Standard public school
658 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~818 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Junior High
How many students attend Roosevelt Junior High?
Roosevelt Junior High has 818 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 816 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Junior High is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roosevelt Junior High?
66.4% of students at Roosevelt Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Junior High?
Roosevelt Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Junior High rank among middle schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Junior High ranks #5 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Modesto on the city page.
What other schools are in Modesto City Elementary?
Besides Roosevelt Junior High, Modesto City Elementary also operates Bret Harte Elementary (867 students), Fairview Elementary (786 students), and Franklin Elementary (777 students). See the Modesto City Elementary district page for the complete list.