Serving 751 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School's student population of 751 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2725 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
47%
30%
Black
52%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School's ranking?
Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School is ranked #2725 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School often compared to?
Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ulysses Byas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School?
751 students attend Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School?
Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School offer ?
Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School part of?
Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School is part of Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School District.
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