Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2013)

611 Greenwood Dr
Iowa City, IA 52246
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Roosevelt Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(11-12)
55-59%
76%
(11-12)
50-54%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
47%
7%
White
30%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
289 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Iowa City Community School District.

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