Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roosevelt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 223 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.82, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1822 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
16%
5%
White
16%
49%
Hawaiian
10%
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #1822 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boze Elementary School, Maplewood Elementary School, Blix Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
223 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt Elementary School located?
Roosevelt Elementary School is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 8 other public schools located in Eastside.
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