At a glance
Reported students
345
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Roosevelt Elem School: 345 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 315
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Roosevelt Elem School
Roosevelt Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Broadview. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89. NCES reports 345 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (67.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%). English learners represent 9.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Roosevelt Elem School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic29%
- Black67.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Dual Language Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
346 reported students
Emerson Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
364 reported students
Jane Addams Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Garfield Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Lincoln Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Melrose Park Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
602 reported students
Public schools near Roosevelt Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Elem School Elementary · Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 | PK–05 | 411 | 0.5 mi |
| Lindop Elem School Elementary · Lindop SD 92 | PK–08 | 307 | 0.6 mi |
| Washington Dual Language Academy Elementary · Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 | PK–08 | 346 | 1 mi |
| Emerson Elem School Elementary · Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 | PK–05 | 364 | 1.2 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Bellwood SD 88 | KG–05 | 310 | 1.3 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall Elem School Elementary · Bellwood SD 88 | KG–05 | 229 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elem School
What grades does Roosevelt Elem School serve?
Roosevelt Elem School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89.
How many students attend Roosevelt Elem School?
Roosevelt Elem School reported 345 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 315 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 345 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Roosevelt Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Roosevelt Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Roosevelt Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Roosevelt Elem School in?
Roosevelt Elem School is part of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89, based in Melrose Park, IL, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Roosevelt Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Garfield Elem School (0.5 mi), Lindop Elem School (0.6 mi), Washington Dual Language Academy (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.