Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Theodore Roosevelt ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Theodore Roosevelt School serves the northern part of Paramount, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Theodore Roosevelt's student population of 491 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Theodore Roosevelt 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 Theodore Roosevelt is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6082 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theodore Roosevelt's ranking?
Theodore Roosevelt is ranked #6082 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt?
491 students attend Theodore Roosevelt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Theodore Roosevelt students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Theodore Roosevelt?
Theodore Roosevelt has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt offer ?
Theodore Roosevelt offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Theodore Roosevelt part of?
Theodore Roosevelt is part of Paramount Unified School District.
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