Enrollment
625
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173381003472
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in River Forest · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 625
- students enrolled
Roosevelt School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in River Forest, IL.
School address
District: River Forest Sd 90 · Illinois
NCES ID 173381003472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roosevelt School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roosevelt School
Roosevelt School is a mid-sized elementary school in River Forest, Illinois, enrolling 625 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 625 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 56/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding River Forest Sd 90 spends $22,275 per pupil, 31% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among River Forest's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elem School (381 students): Roosevelt School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 13.5:1).
River Forest Sd 90 also operates Lincoln Elem School (381 students) and Willard Elem School (327 students) alongside Roosevelt School.
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 compares
Roosevelt School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 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
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 82% 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 (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% 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
$22,275
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 625 Top 19% in Illinois - larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173381003472
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.7%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Forest Sd 90, which includes Roosevelt School.
$22,275
Per student
+31%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.3%
State 25.0%
Federal 3.7%
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 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
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in River Forest
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 #2 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. See all public schools in River Forest on the city page.
Is Roosevelt School a good school?
Roosevelt School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois 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 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.