Roosevelt Elementary School

2535 N 73rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53213
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5% in WI
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025

School Rankings

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the top 5% 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 0.53, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#47 out of 1962 schools
(Top 5%)
70-74%
40%
65-69%
38%
70-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
16%
9%
White
66%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School District Name
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 #47 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinley Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
406 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 Wauwatosa School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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