- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Weehawken, NJ
Theodore Roosevelt School
Federal NCES profile for Theodore 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 341731002932
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodore Roosevelt School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Weehawken · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Theodore Roosevelt School has class sizes smaller than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Weehawken, NJ.
School address
District: Weehawken Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341731002932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Theodore Roosevelt School shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 341731002932 · Weehawken, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 7.7:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Weehawken High School (604 students)
Theodore Roosevelt School shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Theodore Roosevelt School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weehawken High
Weehawken High School
604 students
- Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster School
406 students
- This school
Theodore Roosevelt School
337 students
What this shows Theodore Roosevelt School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theodore Roosevelt School compares
Theodore 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▲ 21% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,892
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 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 43.3%
White 40.9%
Asian 8.3%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Theodore Roosevelt School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weehawken Public School District reports $26,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Theodore Roosevelt School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weehawken High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Webster School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theodore Roosevelt School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Theodore Roosevelt School
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt School?
Theodore Roosevelt School has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Weehawken, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt School is 7.7:1, which is 35% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 51% 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 Theodore Roosevelt School?
35.7% of students at Theodore Roosevelt School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodore Roosevelt School?
The largest demographic group at Theodore Roosevelt School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment, in Weehawken, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore Roosevelt School?
Theodore 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 Theodore Roosevelt School rank among public schools in Weehawken?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Weehawken, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Weehawken Public School District?
Besides Theodore Roosevelt School, Weehawken Public School District also operates Weehawken High School (604 students) and Daniel Webster School (406 students). See the Weehawken Public School District district page for the complete list.