Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Roosevelt Elementary School serves 86 students in grades 1-3. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
86 students
This chart displays total students of Roosevelt Elementary School by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Roosevelt Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
77%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
White
22%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Roosevelt Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
67%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
8%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
86 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District.

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