Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roosevelt Elementary serves the east part of Racine, WI, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 195 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 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 0.73, 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
#1827 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
36%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
31%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
18%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
4%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
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 #1827 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jerstad-agerholm School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
195 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 15% 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 10:1, which is lower 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 Racine Unified School District.
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