Enrollment
406
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Melrose, MA
Roosevelt
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250762001196
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Melrose · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 406
- students enrolled
Roosevelt has class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Melrose, MA.
School address
District: Melrose · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250762001196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roosevelt compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roosevelt
Roosevelt is a mid-sized elementary school in Melrose, Massachusetts, enrolling 406 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Massachusetts schools and 27% above the 12.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (6%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Melrose spends $16,762 per pupil, 25% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Melrose's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln (404 students): Roosevelt is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 14.4:1).
Melrose also operates Melrose High (967 students) and Melrose Middle (886 students) alongside Roosevelt.
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 compares
Roosevelt on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,762
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 78.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 5.7%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Roosevelt is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Melrose, which includes Roosevelt.
$16,762
Per student
-25%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 28.0%
Federal 7.8%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melrose Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winthrop | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Clark Hoover | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Melrose
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln
Standard public school
404 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Winthrop
Standard public school
392 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Herbert Clark Hoover
Standard public school
260 students 13:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann
Standard public school
254 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt
How many students attend Roosevelt?
Roosevelt has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Melrose, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt is 15.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Melrose, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt?
Roosevelt has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roosevelt rank among elementary schools in Melrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Melrose, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Melrose on the city page.
Is Roosevelt a good school?
Roosevelt earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Massachusetts 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 Melrose?
Besides Roosevelt, Melrose also operates Melrose High (967 students), Melrose Middle (886 students), and Lincoln (404 students). See the Melrose district page for the complete list.
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