Roosevelt Elementary School

210 W Susquehanna St
Allentown, PA 18103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : 38% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 549 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
549 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
6-9%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
38%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
73%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
12%
14%
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White
7%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in PA.
0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Hiram W Dodd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
549 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Allentown City SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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