Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Roosevelt Elementary - 08 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt Elementary - 08's student population of 236 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary - 08 is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#510 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
8%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
76%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt Elementary - 08's ranking?
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 is ranked #510 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary - 08?
236 students attend Roosevelt Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Roosevelt Elementary - 08 students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary - 08?
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary - 08 offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary - 08 part of?
Roosevelt Elementary - 08 is part of Watertown School District 14-4.
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