- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Roosevelt School #7 grew from 234 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+33.3%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 340576000476 · Garfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 14.1:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield High School (1,258 students)
Roosevelt School #7 grew from 234 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+33.3%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt School #7 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garfield High
Garfield High School
1,258 students
- Garfield Middl
Garfield Middle School
971 students
- Washington Irv 441
Washington Irving School #4
441 students
- Abraham Lincol 385
Abraham Lincoln School #6
385 students
- Thomas Jeffers 368
Thomas Jefferson School #9
368 students
- This school 282
Roosevelt School #7
282 students
What this shows Roosevelt School #7 reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt School #7 compares
Roosevelt School #7 is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,206
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 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.
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
District finance for Garfield Public School District reports $27,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~282 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), up 78.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.