Enrollment
591
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burbank, CA
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060645000578
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Burbank, CA.
School address
District: Burbank Unified · California
NCES ID 060645000578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Theodore Roosevelt Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Burbank, California, enrolling 591 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.9:1 is larger than about 89% of California schools and 25% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.7% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the California average.
Enrollment of 591 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,048 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #168.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 66/100).
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Burbank's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thomas Jefferson Elementary (758 students): Theodore Roosevelt Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26.9:1 vs 27.1:1).
Burbank Unified also operates Burbank High (2,457 students) and Burroughs High (2,283 students) alongside Theodore Roosevelt Elementary.
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 Theodore Roosevelt Elementary compares
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$14,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 18.1%
Asian 5.9%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burbank Unified, which includes Theodore Roosevelt Elementary.
$14,677
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 52.3%
Federal 11.0%
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 Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burroughs High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dolores Huerta Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theodore Roosevelt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,283
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Burbank
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Joaquin Miller Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Ralph Emerson Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Bret Harte Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
R. L. Stevenson Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
William Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~591 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary has 591 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burbank, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary?
12.7% of students at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Burbank, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore Roosevelt Elementary?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Theodore Roosevelt Elementary rank among elementary schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Burbank, 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 Burbank on the city page.
Is Theodore Roosevelt Elementary a good school?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California 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 Burbank Unified?
Besides Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, Burbank Unified also operates Burbank High (2,457 students), Burroughs High (2,283 students), and John Muir Middle (1,353 students). See the Burbank Unified district page for the complete list.
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