Enrollment
667
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roosevelt, NY
Washington Rose School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Rose School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362499003465
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Rose School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Roosevelt · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Rose School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Rose School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Roosevelt, NY.
School address
District: Roosevelt Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362499003465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Rose School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Rose School
Washington Rose School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Roosevelt, New York, enrolling 667 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 29% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.5% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 667 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 595 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #496, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Roosevelt Union Free School District also operates Roosevelt High School (1,127 students) and Centennial Avenue Elementary School (460 students) alongside Washington Rose 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 Washington Rose School compares
Washington Rose 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 3% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$29,794
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
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 70.0%
African American 25.0%
White 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Washington Rose School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roosevelt Union Free School District, which includes Washington Rose School.
$29,794
Per student
+13%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+80%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 69.7%
Federal 12.9%
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 Washington Rose School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ulysses Byas Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Rose School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~667 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Rose School
How many students attend Washington Rose School?
Washington Rose School has 667 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roosevelt, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Rose School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Rose School is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Rose School?
54.5% of students at Washington Rose School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Rose School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Rose School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment, in Roosevelt, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Rose School?
Washington Rose School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Washington Rose School rank among schools in Roosevelt?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Rose School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Roosevelt, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roosevelt on the city page.
Is Washington Rose School a good school?
Washington Rose School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York 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 Roosevelt Union Free School District?
Besides Washington Rose School, Roosevelt Union Free School District also operates Roosevelt High School (1,127 students), Centennial Avenue Elementary School (460 students), and Ulysses Byas Elementary School (457 students). See the Roosevelt Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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