- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cheektowaga, NY
Theodore Roosevelt School
Federal NCES profile for Theodore Roosevelt School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362700003673
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Cheektowaga · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Theodore Roosevelt School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Cheektowaga, NY.
School address
District: Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362700003673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Theodore Roosevelt School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 362700003673 · Cheektowaga, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 14.2:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy Senior High School (353 students)
Theodore Roosevelt School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Theodore Roosevelt School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy Senior High School
353 students
- This school
Theodore Roosevelt School
312 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy Middle School
299 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Theodore Roosevelt School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theodore Roosevelt School compares
Theodore Roosevelt School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.3%
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
$23,900
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Asian 18.9%
African American 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Theodore Roosevelt School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District reports $23,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other 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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Theodore Roosevelt School
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt School?
Theodore Roosevelt School has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cheektowaga, NY. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theodore Roosevelt School?
39.0% 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 50.3% of enrollment, in Cheektowaga, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theodore Roosevelt School?
Theodore Roosevelt School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 School rank among schools in Cheektowaga?
By Resource Investment Index, Theodore Roosevelt School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Cheektowaga, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cheektowaga on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District?
Besides Theodore Roosevelt School, Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District also operates John F Kennedy Senior High School (353 students), John F Kennedy Middle School (299 students), and Woodrow Wilson Elementary School (284 students). See the Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District district page for the complete list.