Roosevelt Elementary School

135 Jackson Avenue
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Roosevelt Elementary School serves 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Roosevelt Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 460 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
460 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1233 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
41%
10%
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Hispanic
22%
32%
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Black
9%
15%
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White
24%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #1233 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
460 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of South Plainfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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