Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School

1051 Lake St
Kingsport, TN 37660
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 266 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#894 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
28%
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20-24%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
13%
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Black
4%
21%
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White
77%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #894 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School?
266 students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Kingsport School District.

School Reviews

5   5/24/2010
I want to thank you for such wonderful teachers at Roosevelt.. ESPECIALLY Mrs. Tucker she did a wonderfully amazing job on my son Anthony who has ADHD and sometimes the meds don't always work... I would defiantly recommend this school and this teacher for everyone... Thank You Again!!
- Posted by Parent - twili

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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