- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bellwood, IL
Roosevelt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170576000253
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Bellwood · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 614
- students enrolled
Roosevelt Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bellwood, IL.
School address
District: Bellwood Sd 88 · Illinois
NCES ID 170576000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Roosevelt Middle School shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 170576000253 · Bellwood, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Elem School (363 students)
Roosevelt Middle School shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Roosevelt Middle School
614 students
- Grant Elem Sch
Grant Elem School
363 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
310 students
- Mckinley Elem
Mckinley Elem School
304 students
- Thurgood Marsh 229
Thurgood Marshall Elem School
229 students
- Early Childhoo 178
Early Childhood Center
178 students
What this shows Roosevelt Middle School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Middle School compares
Roosevelt Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$20,709
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
African American 44.0%
Two or More 2.4%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Roosevelt Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Bellwood Sd 88 reports $20,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Middle School
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle School?
Roosevelt Middle School has 614 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bellwood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Bellwood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Middle School?
Roosevelt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Bellwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bellwood, 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 Bellwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellwood Sd 88?
Besides Roosevelt Middle School, Bellwood Sd 88 also operates Grant Elem School (363 students), Lincoln Elementary School (310 students), and Mckinley Elem School (304 students). See the Bellwood Sd 88 district page for the complete list.