Roosevelt Elementary School

910 N Sawyer St
Oshkosh, WI 54902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-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 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • 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 247 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
The Oshkosh Way - Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe.

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 0.70, which is more than 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)
#1286 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
40%
25-29%
38%
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
13%
9%
White
49%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #1286 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
247 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% 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 Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Oshkosh Area School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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