- Enrollment
- 3,400
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paramount, CA
Theodore Roosevelt
Federal NCES profile for Theodore Roosevelt, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062985004654
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodore Roosevelt earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Paramount · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Theodore Roosevelt has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Paramount, CA.
School address
District: Paramount Unified · California
NCES ID 062985004654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Theodore Roosevelt shrank from 536 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 062985004654 · Paramount, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 21.3:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Paramount High (3,400 students)
Theodore Roosevelt shrank from 536 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Theodore Roosevelt in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paramount High
Paramount High
3,400 students
- Hollydale 794
Hollydale
794 students
- Alondra Middle 735
Alondra Middle
735 students
- Frank J. Zambo 650
Frank J. Zamboni
650 students
- Paramount Park 551
Paramount Park Middle
551 students
- This school 491
Theodore Roosevelt
491 students
What this shows Theodore Roosevelt reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theodore Roosevelt compares
Theodore Roosevelt is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
70.7%
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
$21,267
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
African American 10.4%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Theodore Roosevelt is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paramount Unified reports $21,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Theodore Roosevelt Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollydale | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alondra Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank J. Zamboni | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paramount Park Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theodore Roosevelt's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Paramount
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Leona Jackson
Standard public school
517 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Major Lynn Mokler
Standard public school
510 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln
Standard public school
502 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Wesley Gaines
Standard public school
449 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Howard Tanner
Standard public school
428 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Mark Keppel
Standard public school
426 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Theodore Roosevelt
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt?
Theodore Roosevelt has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paramount, CA. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher 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 Theodore Roosevelt?
83.6% of students at Theodore Roosevelt are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodore Roosevelt?
The largest demographic group at Theodore Roosevelt is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Paramount, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore Roosevelt?
Theodore Roosevelt has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Theodore Roosevelt rank among elementary schools in Paramount?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Paramount, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paramount on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramount Unified?
Besides Theodore Roosevelt, Paramount Unified also operates Paramount High (3,400 students), Hollydale (794 students), and Alondra Middle (735 students). See the Paramount Unified district page for the complete list.