- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lyndhurst, NJ
Roosevelt School
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340921000580
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Lyndhurst · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lyndhurst, NJ.
School address
District: Lyndhurst Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340921000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Roosevelt School shrank from 315 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 340921000580 · Lyndhurst, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 12.3:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyndhurst High School (841 students)
Roosevelt School shrank from 315 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyndhurst High
Lyndhurst High School
841 students
- Lyndhurst Midd
Lyndhurst Middle School
610 students
- This school 295
Roosevelt School
295 students
- Jefferson Scho 256
Jefferson School
256 students
- Franklin Schoo 196
Franklin School
196 students
- Washington Sch 162
Washington School
162 students
What this shows Roosevelt School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt School compares
Roosevelt 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 45% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$21,954
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 42.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Roosevelt School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lyndhurst Public School District reports $21,954 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyndhurst Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt School
How many students attend Roosevelt School?
Roosevelt School has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lyndhurst, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roosevelt School?
16.2% of students at Roosevelt School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt School?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Lyndhurst, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt School?
Roosevelt School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 rank among elementary schools in Lyndhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lyndhurst, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lyndhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyndhurst Public School District?
Besides Roosevelt School, Lyndhurst Public School District also operates Lyndhurst High School (841 students), Lyndhurst Middle School (610 students), and Jefferson School (256 students). See the Lyndhurst Public School District district page for the complete list.