Enrollment
282
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garfield, NJ
Roosevelt School #7
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt School #7, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340576000476
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt School #7 earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Garfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt School #7 has class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt School #7 ranks #4 of 9 schools in Garfield, NJ.
School address
District: Garfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340576000476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roosevelt School #7 compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roosevelt School #7
Roosevelt School #7 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Garfield, New Jersey, enrolling 282 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.1:1 is larger than about 86% of New Jersey schools and 19% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 282 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 295 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #161.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (27%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Garfield's public schools, it stands alongside Thomas Jefferson School #9 (368 students): Roosevelt School #7 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 10.5:1).
Garfield Public School District also operates Garfield High School (1,258 students) and Garfield Middle School (971 students) alongside Roosevelt School #7.
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 School #7 compares
Roosevelt School #7 on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▲ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 27.3%
African American 14.5%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Roosevelt School #7 is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garfield Public School District, which includes Roosevelt School #7.
$26,779
Per student
+7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 68.9%
Federal 8.0%
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 School #7 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Irving School #4 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln School #6 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson School #9 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt School #7's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Garfield
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt School #7
How many students attend Roosevelt School #7?
Roosevelt School #7 has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garfield, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt School #7?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt School #7 is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roosevelt School #7?
30.3% of students at Roosevelt School #7 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt School #7?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt School #7 is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Garfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt School #7?
Roosevelt School #7 has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 School #7 rank among schools in Garfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt School #7 ranks #4 of 9 schools in Garfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garfield on the city page.
Is Roosevelt School #7 a good school?
Roosevelt School #7 earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey 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 Garfield Public School District?
Besides Roosevelt School #7, Garfield Public School District also operates Garfield High School (1,258 students), Garfield Middle School (971 students), and Washington Irving School #4 (441 students). See the Garfield Public School District district page for the complete list.
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