Roosevelt Elementary School

Summary:

Roosevelt Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, with 462 students enrolled. It is part of the Council Bluffs Community School District, which is ranked 281 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Roosevelt Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 42.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.2% for the district and 64.2% for the state. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools for the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Roosevelt Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.17% to 74.84% over the past three school years, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

When comparing Roosevelt Elementary to other schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District, it consistently underperforms in academic measures. For example, College View Elementary and Hoover Elementary have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. While the school faces challenges, there is an opportunity for Roosevelt Elementary to improve its performance and provide a better educational experience for its students through targeted interventions and support programs.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

517 N 17th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

(712) 328-6528

District: Council Bluffs Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
496^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,039

Students who attend Roosevelt Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Woodrow Wilson Middle School
High:	Thomas Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 462

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roosevelt Elementary School ranks worse than 89% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 9^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.55. (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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roosevelt Elementary School is $19,039, which is the 5^th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Roosevelt Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Council Bluffs Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Council Bluffs Community School District 281^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Roosevelt Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	18.73	567^th	626	9.4%
2013	18.48	562^nd	624	9.9%
2014	22.64	516^th	603	14.4%
2015	13.27	559^th	616	9.3%
2016	18.25	523^rd	599	12.7%
2017	16.80	500^th	574	12.9%
2018	17.64	494^th	567	12.9%
2019	19.76	521^st	603	13.6%
2021	28.90	449^th	567	20.8%
2022	26.12	466^th	574	18.8%
2023	20.83	477^th	565	15.6%
2024	13.55	496^th	557	11.0%

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Roosevelt Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	467	1	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
1989	457	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
1990	477	2	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	490
1991	514	3	0	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	532
1992	513	7	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
1993	509	10	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	531
1994	470	18	6	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	506
1995	399	9	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	416
1996	399	9	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	416
1997	487	8	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	507
1998	485	7	2	10	8	n/a	n/a	0	512
1999	459	8	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
2000	468	9	1	18	11	n/a	n/a	-34	473
2001	446	10	1	23	9	n/a	n/a	0	489
2002	423	9	3	23	9	n/a	n/a	0	467
2003	423	9	3	23	9	n/a	n/a	0	467
2004	448	12	10	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	496
2005	411	19	9	24	8	n/a	n/a	0	471
2006	399	25	8	26	8	n/a	n/a	0	466
2007	332	17	5	34	8	n/a	n/a	0	396
2008	337	24	2	39	5	n/a	n/a	0	407
2009	350	28	4	44	14	n/a	n/a	0	440
2010	316	22	3	46	6	1	13	0	407
2011	312	19	5	53	2	0	12	0	403
2012	252	18	5	60	1	0	16	0	352
2013	273	14	6	50	1	0	14	0	358
2014	287	7	7	65	7	1	19	0	393
2015	370	13	7	61	3	0	31	0	485
2016	370	15	7	73	4	0	28	0	497
2017	345	20	6	92	5	0	26	0	494
2018	347	16	9	80	5	0	30	0	487
2019	351	17	8	62	6	0	32	0	476
2020	343	20	3	72	3	0	37	0	478
2021	330	27	2	66	4	0	28	0	457
2022	351	28	2	65	3	0	22	0	471
2023	350	20	3	63	1	1	24	0	462

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 Roosevelt Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	479	28.6	16.7	26.7
1989	464	28.6	16.2	30
1990	490	21.2	23.1	27.8
1991	532	22.7	23.4	34.6
1992	536	24.0	22.3	36
1993	531	25.0	21.2	38.6
1994	506	25.0	20.2	49.6
1995	416	22.0	18.9	59.6
1996	416	22.0	18.9	59.6
1997	507	24.0	21.1	54.6
1998	512	24.0	21.3	47.3
1999	484	24.0	20.2	59.7
2000	473	26.0	18.2	55.8
2001	489	30.5	16.0	42.7
2002	467	27.0	17.3	48.8
2003	467	27.0	17.3	48.8
2004	496	27.0	18.4	52.8
2005	471	26.9	17.5	60.3
2006	466	34.4	13.5	68
2007	396	31.4	12.6	69.7
2008	407	30.0	13.6	74
2009	440	31.0	14.2	72.5
2010	407	29.0	14.0	73.7
2011	403	26.5	15.2	70.7
2012	352	25.0	14.0	77
2013	358	23.5	15.2	78.5
2014	393	26.3	14.9	59
2015	485	31.0	15.6	48.9
2016	497	31.0	16.0	72
2017	494	30.8	16.0	75.7
2018	487	31.0	15.7	54.6
2019	476	33.9	14.0	51.1
2020	478	31.0	15.4	70.9
2021	457	31.9	14.3	74.8
2022	471	33.9	13.8	74.5
2023	462	29.9	15.4	60.2

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 Roosevelt Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	479	28.6	16.7	26.7
1989	464	28.6	16.2	30
1990	490	21.2	23.1	27.8
1991	532	22.7	23.4	34.6
1992	536	24.0	22.3	36
1993	531	25.0	21.2	38.6
1994	506	25.0	20.2	49.6
1995	416	22.0	18.9	59.6
1996	416	22.0	18.9	59.6
1997	507	24.0	21.1	54.6
1998	512	24.0	21.3	47.3
1999	484	24.0	20.2	59.7
2000	473	26.0	18.2	55.8
2001	489	30.5	16.0	42.7
2002	467	27.0	17.3	48.8
2003	467	27.0	17.3	48.8
2004	496	27.0	18.4	52.8
2005	471	26.9	17.5	60.3
2006	466	34.4	13.5	68
2007	396	31.4	12.6	69.7
2008	407	30.0	13.6	74
2009	440	31.0	14.2	72.5
2010	407	29.0	14.0	73.7
2011	403	26.5	15.2	70.7
2012	352	25.0	14.0	77
2013	358	23.5	15.2	78.5
2014	393	26.3	14.9	59
2015	485	31.0	15.6	48.9
2016	497	31.0	16.0	72
2017	494	30.8	16.0	75.7
2018	487	31.0	15.7	54.6
2019	476	33.9	14.0	51.1
2020	478	31.0	15.4	70.9
2021	457	31.9	14.3	74.8
2022	471	33.9	13.8	74.5
2023	462	29.9	15.4	60.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Roosevelt Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,554 (8.2%)	$17,485 (91.8%)	$19,039

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roosevelt Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 521^st of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 477^th of 565 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)	44.3	38.8	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)	50.8	52.7	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Elementary School)	63.9	61.2	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)	62.5	66	3.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)	40.4	52.3	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)	59.7	59.3	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Elementary School)	63.2	53.8	9.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)	70.9	63.5	7.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)	43.3	66	22.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Council Bluffs Community School District)	55.8	59.5	3.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Elementary School)	66.7	72	5.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Council Bluffs Community School District)	70	68.2	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	476	462	2.9%
African American	17	20	17.6%
American Indian	6	1	83.3%
Asian	8	3	62.5%
Hispanic	62	63	1.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	351	350	0.3%
Two or More Races	32	24	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.1%	60.2%	9.1%

Schools Near Roosevelt Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	517 N 17th St	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6528	462	30	15.4	60.2%	350 (75.8%)	20 (4.3%)	63 (13.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.2%)	13.6	496^th of 557 public elementary schools	11.0%		20.8	477^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.6%	19	42.9	55.7	43.3	66.7	54.1	55.0	38.3	$19,039	$1,554	$17,485
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2218 3rd Avenue	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6516	432	31	13.9	63.0%	318 (73.6%)	11 (2.5%)	84 (19.4%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.8%)	25.7	455^th of 557 public elementary schools	18.3%		48.8	334^th of 565 public elementary schools	40.9%	121	43.1	64.1	54.9	66.7	69.2	64.8	46.5	$18,750	$1,398	$17,351
Bloomer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 S 7th Street	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6519	422	31	13.5	71.1%	335 (79.4%)	26 (6.2%)	44 (10.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.1%)	22.6	464^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.7%		21.6	473^rd of 565 public elementary schools	16.3%	9	54.1	52.1	54.1	75.4	52.1	59.0	42.6	$19,330	$1,175	$18,155
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3130 Ave C	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6469	497	30	16.5	63.6%	340 (68.4%)	35 (7.0%)	87 (17.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	30 (6.0%)	20.9	468^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.0%		21.3	475^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.9%	7	43.8	63.9	55.9	62.5	56.9	61.8	45.6	$17,313	$1,173	$16,140
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1603 Grand Ave	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6471	257	17	15.1	49.8%	214 (83.3%)	11 (4.3%)	20 (7.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.7%)	39.6	388^th of 557 public elementary schools	30.3%		41.3	390^th of 565 public elementary schools	31.0%	2	57.6	74.4	46.8	75.8	87.2	70.2	36.2	$19,301	$591	$18,710
Rue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3326 6th Avenue	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6540	372	32	11.6	56.2%	264 (71.0%)	8 (2.2%)	76 (20.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (5.4%)	34.7	416^th of 557 public elementary schools	25.3%		20.2	481^st of 565 public elementary schools	14.9%	65	51.2	47.2	69.8	73.8	58.5	72.1	60.5	$19,242	$1,012	$18,230
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2011 S 10th St	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6522	481	31	15.5	60.5%	326 (67.8%)	11 (2.3%)	99 (20.6%)	9 (1.9%)	9 (1.9%)	3 (0.6%)	24 (5.0%)	18.5	476^th of 557 public elementary schools	14.5%		10.9	522^nd of 565 public elementary schools	7.6%	46	47.5	49.2	39.4	73.8	60.0	63.4	35.2	$18,279	$1,230	$17,049
Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 North Broadway	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6537	429	30	14.0	48.5%	361 (84.1%)	12 (2.8%)	39 (9.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	69.1	171^st of 557 public elementary schools	69.3%		59.4	253^rd of 565 public elementary schools	55.2%	82	59.0	78.8	78.6	76.9	83.8	84.3	67.1	$17,477	$593	$16,884
Carter Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Willow Drive	Carter Lake	51510	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 347-5876	361	28	12.6	71.7%	267 (74.0%)	32 (8.9%)	44 (12.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	13.1	498^th of 557 public elementary schools	10.6%		6.9	532^nd of 565 public elementary schools	5.8%	34	52.8	38.9	38.2	71.7	41.7	50.9	29.1	$20,698	$1,193	$19,505
College View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 College Road	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6452	449	30	14.7	39.6%	388 (86.4%)	11 (2.4%)	38 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	59.4	261^st of 557 public elementary schools	53.1%		63.2	217^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.6%	44	72.3	87.7	67.2	81.5	82.5	67.2	53.7	$17,397	$688	$16,709

Frequently Asked Questions about Roosevelt Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Roosevelt Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Roosevelt Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodrow Wilson Middle School
High : Thomas Jefferson High School

What is the racial makeup of Roosevelt Elementary School?

Students at Roosevelt Elementary School are 76% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What district is Roosevelt Elementary School in?

Council Bluffs Community School District

Is Roosevelt Elementary School a good school?

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Iowa elementary schools.

How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended Roosevelt Elementary School.

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