Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2023)

283 Washington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 215 students in grades 1-5, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(15-16)
35-39%
49%
(15-16)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
1%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)
13%
26%
Black
(15-16)
4%
18%
White
(15-16)
76%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
6%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School?
215 students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District.

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