Serving 204 students in grades 3-4, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)68%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)23%
10%
Black
(15-16)1%
6%
White
(15-16)73%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
204 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District.
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