Top Rankings
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,274 students in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
20 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
7,274 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
446 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#540 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.66
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
79%
48%
% Black
13%
6%
% White
3%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,197 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,959 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$109 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,197
$11,421
Spending / Student
$14,959
$11,323
Best Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irene Lopez School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4610 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4920
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4920
Grades: PK-8
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2624 E South Mountain Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3170
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3170
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
Rank: #33.
John R Davis School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6209 S 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4930
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4930
Grades: PK-8
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Valley View School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8220 S 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4980
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4980
Grades: PK-8
| 520 students
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4615 S 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4910
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4910
Grades: PK-3
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 W Dobbins Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4270
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4270
Grades: PK-8
| 507 students
Rank: #77.
T G Barr School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2041 E Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4950
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4950
Grades: PK-8
| 386 students
Rank: #88.
Sunland Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 S 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4960
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4960
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
Rank: #99.
Bernard Black Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6550 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 304-3180
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 304-3180
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #1010.
V H Lassen Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 W Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4210
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4210
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
Rank: #1111.
C O Greenfield School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7009 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4240
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4240
Grades: K-8
| 476 students
Rank: #1212.
Education & Verma Pastor Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 W Alta Vista Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 304-3160
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 304-3160
Grades: PK-8
| 509 students
Rank: #1313.
Maxine O Bush Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 E Siesta Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4260
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4260
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
Rank: #1414.
Percy L Julian School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2149 E Carver Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4950
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4950
Grades: K-8
| 249 students
Rank: #1515.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6825 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4220
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4220
Grades: PK-4
| 364 students
Rank: #1616.
C J Jorgensen School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 W Roeser Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4990
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4990
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Rank: #1717.
Iamrsdonline Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6000 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3180
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 304-3180
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1818.
Cesar E Chavez Community School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 S 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4940
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 232-4940
Grades: PK-8
| 417 students
Rank: #1919.
Ignacio Conchos School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1718 W Vineyard Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4250
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 232-4250
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Rank: #2020.
Amy L. Houston Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7139 S 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4230
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 232-4230
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District?
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District manages 20 public schools serving 7,274 students.
What is the rank of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District?
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District is ranked #538 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District?
79% of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District?
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,959 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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