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Roosevelt Elementary School

120 Capitol St.
Salinas, CA 93901
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Roosevelt Elementary School serves 514 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 514 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
514 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
26%
40%
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 California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
35%
51%
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 California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Roosevelt Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
94%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
3%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.12
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
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 California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Salinas City Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA 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 California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

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

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?

514 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?

Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?

Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Salinas City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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