Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2021)

283 Washington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 215 students in grades 1-5, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
215 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(15-16)
35-39%
49%
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(15-16)
25-29%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
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Asian
(15-16)
1%
9%
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Hispanic
(15-16)
13%
26%
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Black
(15-16)
4%
18%
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White
(15-16)
76%
44%
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Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
6%
2%
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n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School?
215 students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District.

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