- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · River Forest, IL
Roosevelt School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173381003472
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in River Forest · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 625
- students enrolled
Roosevelt School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in River Forest, IL.
School address
District: River Forest Sd 90 · Illinois
NCES ID 173381003472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Roosevelt School shrank from 681 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 173381003472 · River Forest, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 10.4:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem School (381 students)
Roosevelt School shrank from 681 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Roosevelt School
625 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
381 students
- Willard Elem S
Willard Elem School
327 students
What this shows Roosevelt School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt School compares
Roosevelt 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in Illinois - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,795
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 6.6%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Roosevelt School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for River Forest Sd 90 reports $23,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roosevelt School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in River Forest
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~625 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt School
How many students attend Roosevelt School?
Roosevelt School has 625 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in River Forest, IL. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt School is 10.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in River Forest, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt School?
Roosevelt School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in River Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in River Forest, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in River Forest Sd 90?
Besides Roosevelt School, River Forest Sd 90 also operates Lincoln Elem School (381 students) and Willard Elem School (327 students). See the River Forest Sd 90 district page for the complete list.