- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dolton, IL
Roosevelt Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171245004919
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Dolton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 130
- students enrolled
Roosevelt Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Junior High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Dolton, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 148 · Illinois
NCES ID 171245004919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Roosevelt Junior High School held near 127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 171245004919 · Dolton, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 9.3:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (342 students)
Roosevelt Junior High School held near 127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
342 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
282 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
259 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem School
248 students
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary School
197 students
- This school 130
Roosevelt Junior High School
130 students
What this shows Roosevelt Junior High School reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Junior High School compares
Roosevelt Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in Illinois - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$26,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Roosevelt Junior High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dolton Sd 148 reports $26,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Dolton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~130 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Junior High School
How many students attend Roosevelt Junior High School?
Roosevelt Junior High School has 130 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dolton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Junior High School is 9.3:1, which is 34% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 41% 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 Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Junior High School is African American at 92.3% of enrollment, in Dolton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Junior High School?
Roosevelt Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roosevelt Junior High School rank among public schools in Dolton?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Junior High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Dolton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dolton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dolton Sd 148?
Besides Roosevelt Junior High School, Dolton Sd 148 also operates Lincoln Elementary School (342 students), Washington Elem School (282 students), and Franklin Elementary School (259 students). See the Dolton Sd 148 district page for the complete list.