F D Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2020)

Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, F D Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 43% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
43%
49%
(17-18)
43%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
2%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend F D Roosevelt Elementary School?
542 students attend F D Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of F D Roosevelt Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of F D Roosevelt Elementary School?
F D Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does F D Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
F D Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is F D Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
F D Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Weslaco Independent School District.

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