Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Roosevelt Elementary serves the southeast part of Kenosha, WI, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 491 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Ted E. Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #618 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nash Elementary School, Lakeview K-8 Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
491 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Kenosha School District.
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