- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Selma, CA
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063627006187
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for California
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Selma, CA.
School address
District: Selma Unified · California
NCES ID 063627006187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary shrank from 636 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 063627006187 · Selma, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 27.6:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Selma High (1,721 students)
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary shrank from 636 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selma High
Selma High
1,721 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Middle
892 students
- Andrew Jackson 640
Andrew Jackson Elementary
640 students
- This school 634
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
634 students
- Eric White Ele 630
Eric White Elementary
630 students
- Indianola Elem 420
Indianola Elementary
420 students
What this shows Theodore Roosevelt Elementary reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theodore Roosevelt Elementary compares
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary 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 | 27.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% 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
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$19,725
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
White 3.8%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Selma Unified reports $19,725 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andrew Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eric White Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indianola Elementary | Smaller | Lower 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
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Selma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Andrew Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Eric White Elementary
Standard public school
630 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Indianola Elementary
Standard public school
420 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
James Garfield Elementary
Standard public school
229 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Terry Elementary
Standard public school
224 students 28:1 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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary has 634 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Selma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary is 27.6:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary?
83.6% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Selma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore Roosevelt Elementary?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Theodore Roosevelt Elementary rank among elementary schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Selma, 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 Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Selma Unified?
Besides Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, Selma Unified also operates Selma High (1,721 students), Abraham Lincoln Middle (892 students), and Andrew Jackson Elementary (640 students). See the Selma Unified district page for the complete list.