Enrollment
308
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oyster Bay, NY
Theodore Roosevelt School
Federal NCES profile for Theodore Roosevelt School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362229003148
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theodore Roosevelt School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Oyster Bay · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Theodore Roosevelt School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oyster Bay, NY.
School address
NCES ID 362229003148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Theodore Roosevelt School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Theodore Roosevelt School
Theodore Roosevelt School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oyster Bay, New York, enrolling 308 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.0% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 308 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 335 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #230.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District spends $39,542 per pupil, 50% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District also operates Vernon School (419 students) and Oyster Bay High School (412 students) alongside Theodore Roosevelt School.
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 School compares
Theodore Roosevelt School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the New York average of 56.2%
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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$39,542
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Theodore Roosevelt School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District, which includes Theodore Roosevelt School.
$39,542
Per student
+50%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+138%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 87.6%
State 8.0%
Federal 4.4%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oyster Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oyster Bay Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Theodore Roosevelt School
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt School?
Theodore Roosevelt School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oyster Bay, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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?
16.0% of students at Theodore Roosevelt School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theodore Roosevelt School?
The largest demographic group at Theodore Roosevelt School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Oyster Bay, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore Roosevelt School?
Theodore Roosevelt School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Oyster Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oyster Bay, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oyster Bay on the city page.
Is Theodore Roosevelt School a good school?
Theodore Roosevelt School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District?
Besides Theodore Roosevelt School, Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District also operates Vernon School (419 students), Oyster Bay High School (412 students), and Oyster Bay Middle School (205 students). See the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District district page for the complete list.
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