Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5220 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
54%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
23%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School is ranked #5220 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School?
492 students attend Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School?
Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt-wilson Elementary School is part of Texas City Independent School District.
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