Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
5%
20%
White
75%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #835 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School?
250 students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Kingsport School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I want to thank you for such wonderful teachers at Roosevelt.. ESPECIALLY Mrs. Tucker she did a wonderfully amazing job on my son Anthony who has ADHD and sometimes the meds don't always work... I would defiantly recommend this school and this teacher for everyone... Thank You Again!!
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