- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayne, MI
Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260001503896
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Wayne, MI.
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001503896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 260001503896 · Wayne, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 14.2:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (1,368 students)
Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
1,368 students
- Wayne Memorial
Wayne Memorial High School
1,257 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
768 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
619 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
591 students
- This school 454
Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School
454 students
What this shows Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School compares
Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
10
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
African American 33.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayne-Westland Community School District reports $21,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School
How many students attend Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School?
Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayne, MI. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School?
76.1% of students at Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Wayne, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School?
Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School rank among public schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Wayne, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Besides Rooseveltmcgrath Elem School, Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students), Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students), and Adlai Stevenson Middle School (768 students). See the Wayne-Westland Community School District district page for the complete list.