Serving 871 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 871 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School serves the northeast part of Union City, NJ, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 0.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 871 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
871 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1119 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #1119 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School?
871 students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Union City School District.
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