Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
42%
32%
Black
22%
15%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
135 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District.
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