Roosevelt Elementary School

1800 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201

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Tel: (320) 231-8470

www.willmar.k12.mn.us

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Roosevelt Elementary School serves 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Roosevelt Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 35% over five school years.

The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

599 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

46 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MN)

Overall Testing Rank

#1323 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Roosevelt Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

33%

45%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

33%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

32%

10%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

25%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

36%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

50%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Willmar Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What schools are Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?

Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).

How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?

599 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?

Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.

What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?

Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?

Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Willmar Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education