Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roosevelt Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Detroit Lakes, MN, covering approximately 271.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 562 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#785 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
19%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #785 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rossman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
562 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Detroit Lakes Public School District.
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