Roosevelt Elementary School

517 N 17th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : Roosevelt Elementary School serves the southern part of Council Bluffs, IA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.7 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.48, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1012 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
68%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
70%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a

Showing 2005–2019. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
3%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
18%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
5%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

White
70%
70%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
30%
0.48

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
28.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #1012 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
455 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : Roosevelt Elementary School serves the southern part of Council Bluffs, IA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.7 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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