Roosevelt Elementary School

700 North Bradfield Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 534 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
534 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1913
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
We Are Proud To Be Roosevelt TOROS

School Rankings

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6421 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
33%
34%
21%
47%
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
(22-23)
43.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #6421 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webster Elementary School, Mayo 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 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
534 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% 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 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Compton Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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