- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · W Orange, NJ
Roosevelt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341761002476
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in W Orange · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in W Orange, NJ.
School address
District: West Orange Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 341761002476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Roosevelt Middle School shrank from 499 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 54.9 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 341761002476 · W Orange, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 8.5:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West Orange High School (2,106 students)
Roosevelt Middle School shrank from 499 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE added 54.9 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Orange Hi
West Orange High School
2,106 students
- Liberty Middle 559
Liberty Middle School
559 students
- Gregory Elemen 484
Gregory Elementary School
484 students
- Edison Middle 477
Edison Middle School
477 students
- This school 457
Roosevelt Middle School
457 students
- Kelly Elementa 451
Kelly Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Roosevelt Middle School reports 457 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 New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 33% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$30,537
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
African American 35.0%
White 18.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Roosevelt Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for West Orange Public Schools reports $30,537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregory Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Middle School
How many students attend Roosevelt Middle School?
Roosevelt Middle School has 457 students enrolled. It is a middle school in W Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Middle School is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Middle School?
39.5% of students at Roosevelt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment, in W Orange, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Middle School?
Roosevelt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in W Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in W Orange, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in W Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in West Orange Public Schools?
Besides Roosevelt Middle School, West Orange Public Schools also operates West Orange High School (2,106 students), Liberty Middle School (559 students), and Gregory Elementary School (484 students). See the West Orange Public Schools district page for the complete list.