Is Theodore Roosevelt a good school?

Theodore Roosevelt ranks 4170 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt?

In the 2023-24 school year, 496 students attended Theodore Roosevelt.

What is the racial makeup of Theodore Roosevelt?

Students at Theodore Roosevelt are 84% Hispanic, 12% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races, 1% White.

What schools do graduates of Theodore Roosevelt attend?

Students who attend Theodore Roosevelt usually go on to attend: Middle : Paramount Park Middle High : Paramount High

Theodore Roosevelt

Summary:

Theodore Roosevelt is an elementary school located in Paramount, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 536 students. The school is part of the Paramount Unified School District, which is ranked 961 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Theodore Roosevelt faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, lower test scores compared to the district and state averages, and disparities in performance across student subgroups. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has risen significantly from 7.7% in 2017-2018 to 34.0% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than nearby schools like Harry Wirtz Elementary at 31.6% and Ward (E.W.) Elementary at 47.5%. Additionally, Theodore Roosevelt's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics were 32.8% and 24.61%, respectively, compared to the Paramount Unified School District's 40.05% and 22.48%, and the state's 47.04% and 35.54%.

Despite these challenges, the school's performance in certain areas, such as the relatively strong ranking for African American students, indicates that there may be opportunities for improvement. By learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools and addressing the specific needs of the student population, which includes a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Theodore Roosevelt could potentially enhance its overall academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

13451 Merkel Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723-4378

(562) 602-8056

District: Paramount Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4170^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,455

Students who attend Theodore Roosevelt usually attend:

Middle:	Paramount Park Middle
High:	Paramount High

Student/teacher ratio: 21.5

Number of students: 496

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

83.7%

African American:

12.3%

Asian:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Theodore Roosevelt ranks worse than 71.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 8^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Paramount Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.3. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.7%), African American (12.3%), Asian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt is 21.5, which is the 4^th best among 11 elementary schools in the Paramount Unified School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Theodore Roosevelt is $4,455, which is the 4^th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Paramount Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Theodore Roosevelt:

SchoolDigger ranks Theodore Roosevelt 4170^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Theodore Roosevelt in the ranking list.)

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Paramount Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Paramount Unified 961^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Theodore Roosevelt

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Rank History for all students at Theodore Roosevelt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	23.79	3636^th	4809	24.4%
2005	16.50	4210^th	4822	12.7%
2006	16.84	4227^th	4818	12.3%
2007	21.12	4206^th	5113	17.7%
2008	25.18	3954^th	5113	22.7%
2009	31.47	3592^nd	5193	30.8%
2010	40.86	3121^st	5314	41.3%
2011	36.13	3523^rd	5377	34.5%
2012	39.06	3323^rd	5390	38.3%
2013	31.46	3929^th	5530	29.0%
2015	26.42	3986^th	5611	29.0%
2016	29.39	3823^rd	5614	31.9%
2017	26.70	4110^th	5692	27.8%
2018	38.75	3233^rd	5662	42.9%
2019	38.09	3305^th	5789	42.9%
2021	19.63	1173^rd	1417	17.2%
2022	28.26	4019^th	5883	31.7%
2023	27.03	4168^th	5874	29.0%
2024	27.30	4170^th	5862	28.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Theodore Roosevelt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	60.93	819^th	3246	74.8%
2019	52.27	1135^th	3275	65.3%
2021	33.07	433^rd	602	28.1%
2022	36.10	2112^th	3311	36.2%
2023	53.66	1023^rd	3250	68.5%
2024	41.57	1710^th	3160	45.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Theodore Roosevelt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.11	749^th	2420	69.0%
2024	36.12	1498^th	2634	43.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Theodore Roosevelt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	52.90	2176^th	5084	57.2%
2019	53.49	2170^th	5173	58.1%
2021	30.98	800^th	1110	27.9%
2022	40.81	2940^th	5264	44.1%
2023	36.38	3364^th	5374	37.4%
2024	34.85	3537^th	5511	35.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Theodore Roosevelt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	41.66	2975^th	5413	45.0%
2019	38.09	3225^th	5492	41.3%
2021	24.66	940^th	1267	25.8%
2022	36.88	3206^th	5635	43.1%
2023	29.86	3777^th	5617	32.8%
2024	21.68	4541^st	5605	19.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Theodore Roosevelt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	37.80	1109^th	2128	47.9%
2019	36.86	1438^th	2585	44.4%
2021	26.37	214^th	293	27.0%
2022	28.80	1548^th	2227	30.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Theodore Roosevelt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	36.66	3237^th	5431	40.4%
2019	38.47	3148^th	5510	42.9%
2021	16.22	1129^th	1272	11.2%
2022	20.76	4641^st	5663	18.0%
2023	26.18	4135^th	5650	26.8%
2024	34.07	3473^rd	5636	38.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Theodore Roosevelt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.50	232^nd	662	65.0%
2024	58.12	186^th	593	68.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Theodore Roosevelt

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	54.73	1914^th	4830	60.4%
2019	52.41	2128^th	4963	57.1%
2022	40.89	2834^th	5084	44.3%
2023	39.60	2938^th	5098	42.4%
2024	41.51	2859^th	5102	44.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Theodore Roosevelt

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	97	51	58	653	2	n/a	n/a	0	861
1989	107	40	50	639	7	n/a	n/a	0	843
1990	83	49	63	676	6	n/a	n/a	0	877
1991	76	84	35	604	7	n/a	n/a	0	806
1992	72	103	35	628	6	n/a	n/a	0	844
1993	70	138	36	646	7	n/a	n/a	0	897
1994	46	182	43	609	10	n/a	n/a	0	890
1995	42	199	32	795	9	n/a	n/a	0	1077
1996	42	199	32	795	9	n/a	n/a	0	1077
1997	39	221	39	870	13	n/a	n/a	0	1182
1998	42	258	32	958	8	n/a	n/a	0	1298
1999	40	183	27	787	4	n/a	n/a	0	1041
2000	42	152	25	800	5	n/a	n/a	0	1024
2001	40	159	18	812	4	n/a	n/a	0	1033
2002	24	108	28	924	2	n/a	n/a	0	1086
2003	24	108	28	924	2	n/a	n/a	0	1086
2004	30	83	21	890	2	n/a	n/a	0	1026
2005	23	80	24	881	5	n/a	n/a	0	1013
2006	25	77	14	769	11	n/a	n/a	0	896
2007	18	76	11	720	12	n/a	n/a	1	838
2008	19	81	13	693	11	n/a	n/a	0	817
2009	13	79	7	700	11	7	0	0	817
2010	5	72	7	628	4	7	1	0	724
2011	6	78	5	622	0	9	2	0	722
2012	4	85	4	655	0	8	4	0	760
2013	3	90	9	661	0	4	1	0	768
2014	4	86	7	693	2	1	1	0	794
2015	4	73	5	684	3	2	1	0	772
2016	5	64	6	640	0	2	2	0	719
2017	6	57	7	610	0	5	2	0	687
2018	10	44	7	580	0	6	3	0	650
2019	8	47	5	547	0	6	6	0	619
2020	7	59	5	519	1	4	4	1	600
2021	6	61	5	475	1	3	7	0	558
2022	4	59	4	486	1	2	8	0	564
2023	8	62	4	456	0	1	5	0	536
2024	5	61	6	415	0	3	6	0	496

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Theodore Roosevelt

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	861	33.0	26.0	n/a
1989	843	32.0	26.3	n/a
1990	877	34.9	25.1	n/a
1991	806	34.0	23.7	n/a
1992	844	34.6	24.3	60
1993	897	36.0	24.9	63.3
1994	890	33.0	27.0	72.8
1995	1077	40.0	26.9	72.2
1996	1077	40.0	26.9	72.2
1997	1182	50.0	23.6	79.6
1998	1298	55.0	23.6	63.9
1999	1041	49.0	21.2	62.1
2000	1024	46.0	22.3	81.5
2001	1033	46.0	22.5	87
2002	1086	47.8	22.7	87.5
2003	1086	47.8	22.7	87.5
2004	1026	50.0	20.5	89.4
2005	1013	47.0	21.6	0
2006	896	41.0	21.9	89.4
2007	838	42.0	20.0	85.3
2008	817	42.0	19.5	89.4
2009	817	36.0	19.9	88
2010	724	35.0	20.6	93.1
2011	722	n/a	n/a	95.3
2012	760	27.0	28.1	n/a
2013	768	25.5	30.1	27.9
2014	794	25.5	31.1	95.1
2015	772	27.0	28.5	96.1
2016	719	27.0	26.6	95
2017	687	27.0	25.4	94.8
2018	650	27.0	24.0	94.3
2019	619	26.0	23.8	95.8
2020	600	n/a	n/a	95
2021	558	24.0	23.2	90.1
2022	564	25.5	22.1	93.1
2023	536	23.0	23.3	94.8
2024	496	23.0	21.5	96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Theodore Roosevelt

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	861	33.0	26.0	n/a
1989	843	32.0	26.3	n/a
1990	877	34.9	25.1	n/a
1991	806	34.0	23.7	n/a
1992	844	34.6	24.3	60
1993	897	36.0	24.9	63.3
1994	890	33.0	27.0	72.8
1995	1077	40.0	26.9	72.2
1996	1077	40.0	26.9	72.2
1997	1182	50.0	23.6	79.6
1998	1298	55.0	23.6	63.9
1999	1041	49.0	21.2	62.1
2000	1024	46.0	22.3	81.5
2001	1033	46.0	22.5	87
2002	1086	47.8	22.7	87.5
2003	1086	47.8	22.7	87.5
2004	1026	50.0	20.5	89.4
2005	1013	47.0	21.6	0
2006	896	41.0	21.9	89.4
2007	838	42.0	20.0	85.3
2008	817	42.0	19.5	89.4
2009	817	36.0	19.9	88
2010	724	35.0	20.6	93.1
2011	722	n/a	n/a	95.3
2012	760	27.0	28.1	n/a
2013	768	25.5	30.1	27.9
2014	794	25.5	31.1	95.1
2015	772	27.0	28.5	96.1
2016	719	27.0	26.6	95
2017	687	27.0	25.4	94.8
2018	650	27.0	24.0	94.3
2019	619	26.0	23.8	95.8
2020	600	n/a	n/a	95
2021	558	24.0	23.2	90.1
2022	564	25.5	22.1	93.1
2023	536	23.0	23.3	94.8
2024	496	23.0	21.5	96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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