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Roosevelt Elementary School

Summary:

Roosevelt Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dolton, Illinois, serving 243 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Dolton School District 148, which is ranked 763 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite relatively high per-student spending of $25,019 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.1, Roosevelt Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Illinois elementary schools, with only 14.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 3.6% to 0% of students meeting or exceeding math standards. The school also faces significant challenges with chronic absenteeism, ranging from 39.9% to 49.3% in recent years. This suggests the school may struggle to effectively utilize its resources to improve student outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Madison School in South Holland School District 151 and Whittier Elementary in Harvey School District 152, which generally outperform Roosevelt Elementary on academic measures, the school faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as improving instructional practices, increasing student and family engagement, and effectively allocating resources, will be crucial for the school to better serve its predominantly low-income, African American student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 111 W 146th St
       Dolton, IL  60419-1453

(708) 201-2070

District: Dolton School District 148

SchoolDigger Rank:
1874th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,354 Help


Students who attend Roosevelt Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Roosevelt Junior High School
High:    Thornton Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.7%
Hispanic:
3.7%
White:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.4% Help


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Compare Details Roosevelt Elementary School ranks worse than 90.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Dolton School District 148. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.32. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roosevelt Elementary School is $27,354, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Dolton School District 148.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roosevelt Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Roosevelt Elementary School 1874th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Roosevelt Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dolton School District 148:

SchoolDigger ranks Dolton School District 148 763rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Roosevelt Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.63 1673rd 2020 17.2%
2004 11.69 1802nd 2030 11.2%
2005 47.34 1287th 2022 36.4%
2006 44.21 1417th 2086 32.1%
2007 47.30 1380th 2095 34.1%
2008 33.54 1564th 2092 25.2%
2009 39.36 1476th 2120 30.4%
2010 45.22 1389th 2139 35.1%
2011 53.65 1201st 2147 44.1%
2012 45.02 1405th 2166 35.1%
2013 17.19 1869th 2167 13.8%
2014 26.92 1604th 2093 23.4%
2015 25.55 1546th 2052 24.7%
2016 13.54 1870th 2046 8.6%
2017 14.84 1830th 2044 10.5%
2018 13.45 1870th 2037 8.2%
2019 11.29 1983rd 2086 4.9%
2022 14.80 1869th 2082 10.2%
2023 16.29 1822nd 2077 12.3%
2024 14.32 1874th 2067 9.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.52 1594th 1765 9.7%
2019 15.41 1727th 1816 4.9%
2022 22.77 1480th 1763 16.1%
2023 24.98 1478th 1808 18.3%
2024 20.92 1567th 1793 12.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.67 1834th 1964 6.6%
2019 10.91 1920th 2019 4.9%
2022 20.38 1585th 1970 19.5%
2023 18.90 1646th 1957 15.9%
2024 15.55 1730th 1942 10.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.60 1739th 1972 11.8%
2019 13.52 1875th 2019 7.1%
2022 13.27 1869th 1977 5.5%
2023 14.53 1818th 1984 8.4%
2024 14.12 1802nd 1959 8.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.62 457th 698 34.5%
2019 29.73 533rd 711 25.0%
2022 35.36 423rd 684 38.2%
2023 36.83 417th 692 39.7%
2024 32.97 452nd 655 31.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board 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.

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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 440 95 9 14 n/a n/a n/a 0 558
1989 406 132 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1990 336 172 6 22 n/a n/a n/a 0 536
1991 313 253 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1992 259 306 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1993 203 281 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1994 151 316 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1995 69 470 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 69 470 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 39 471 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1998 18 431 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1999 6 389 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2000 4 401 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2001 4 409 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2002 1 353 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2003 1 353 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2004 1 371 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2005 0 353 0 3 0 n/a n/a 9 365
2006 0 289 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 292
2007 2 267 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 272
2008 2 331 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 337
2009 2 325 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 333
2010 1 324 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 327
2011 1 319 0 0 0 0 12 0 332
2012 1 308 0 0 0 0 8 0 317
2013 2 323 0 0 0 0 6 0 331
2014 1 314 0 2 0 0 4 0 321
2015 0 302 0 1 0 0 5 0 308
2016 0 287 0 2 0 0 1 0 290
2017 0 270 0 4 0 0 6 0 280
2018 0 312 0 3 0 0 10 0 325
2019 1 282 0 8 0 0 4 0 295
2020 1 229 0 4 0 0 5 0 239
2021 1 226 0 5 0 0 3 0 235
2022 5 210 0 3 3 0 2 0 223
2023 2 230 0 9 1 1 0 0 243

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 558 26.0 21.4 n/a
1989 563 26.0 21.6 n/a
1990 536 25.0 21.4 n/a
1991 588 30.9 19.0 n/a
1992 592 33.0 17.9 n/a
1993 507 31.0 16.4 n/a
1994 490 28.0 17.5 n/a
1995 563 32.0 17.6 n/a
1996 563 32.0 17.6 n/a
1997 529 34.0 15.6 n/a
1998 459 30.2 15.2 n/a
1999 401 28.0 14.3 n/a
2000 412 24.0 17.2 n/a
2001 417 22.0 19.0 n/a
2002 357 21.0 17.0 74.2
2003 357 21.0 17.0 74.2
2004 374 20.0 18.7 78.6
2005 365 17.0 21.5 74.4
2006 292 21.0 13.9 67.6
2007 272 19.0 14.3 73
2008 337 19.0 17.7 70.9
2009 333 23.0 14.5 85.2
2010 327 24.0 13.6 84.3
2011 332 21.0 15.8 72
2012 317 18.9 16.7 78.2
2013 331 21.7 15.2 86.7
2014 321 18.1 17.7 94.1
2015 308 20.0 15.4 94.8
2016 290 25.0 11.6 94.1
2017 280 24.0 11.6 91.4
2018 325 26.5 12.2 94.8
2019 295 21.2 13.9 93.6
2020 239 18.0 13.2 95.8
2021 235 n/a n/a n/a
2022 223 22.2 10.0 96
2023 243 19.9 12.1 98.4

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 558 26.0 21.4 n/a
1989 563 26.0 21.6 n/a
1990 536 25.0 21.4 n/a
1991 588 30.9 19.0 n/a
1992 592 33.0 17.9 n/a
1993 507 31.0 16.4 n/a
1994 490 28.0 17.5 n/a
1995 563 32.0 17.6 n/a
1996 563 32.0 17.6 n/a
1997 529 34.0 15.6 n/a
1998 459 30.2 15.2 n/a
1999 401 28.0 14.3 n/a
2000 412 24.0 17.2 n/a
2001 417 22.0 19.0 n/a
2002 357 21.0 17.0 74.2
2003 357 21.0 17.0 74.2
2004 374 20.0 18.7 78.6
2005 365 17.0 21.5 74.4
2006 292 21.0 13.9 67.6
2007 272 19.0 14.3 73
2008 337 19.0 17.7 70.9
2009 333 23.0 14.5 85.2
2010 327 24.0 13.6 84.3
2011 332 21.0 15.8 72
2012 317 18.9 16.7 78.2
2013 331 21.7 15.2 86.7
2014 321 18.1 17.7 94.1
2015 308 20.0 15.4 94.8
2016 290 25.0 11.6 94.1
2017 280 24.0 11.6 91.4
2018 325 26.5 12.2 94.8
2019 295 21.2 13.9 93.6
2020 239 18.0 13.2 95.8
2021 235 n/a n/a n/a
2022 223 22.2 10.0 96
2023 243 19.9 12.1 98.4

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.

Immunization Rates

Roosevelt Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%10.4%99.4%99.4%
201698.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%16.8%98.0%81.5%15.2%
201796.9%96.6%96.6%96.6%14.8%96.6%97.2%14.1%
201898.5%98.8%99.1%98.8%18.2%98.8%98.2%17.6%
201999.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%21.5%99.7%99.7%21.1%
202197.4%90.8%97.4%97.4%90.8%97.4%97.4%11.8%
202295.7%94.8%94.8%94.8%96.2%94.8%95.7%9.1%
202395.2%95.7%95.7%95.7%96.1%95.7%95.2%12.1%
202495.2%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.2%12.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Roosevelt Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,641 (10.3%) $14,326 (89.7%) $15,966
2020 $1,575 (9.2%) $15,495 (90.8%) $17,071
2021 $1,852 (9.7%) $17,183 (90.3%) $19,035
2022 $1,852 (9.7%) $17,183 (90.3%) $19,035
2023 $3,344 (13.4%) $21,674 (86.6%) $25,019
2024 $4,707 (17.2%) $22,647 (82.8%) $27,354

Data source: Illinois 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 1983rd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1822nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)2.822.5
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dolton School District 148)5.417.1
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Elementary School)017.5
 17.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dolton School District 148)511.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)21.46.5
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dolton School District 148)12.913.7
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Elementary School)4.80
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dolton School District 148)6.21.9
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)10.75.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dolton School District 148)8.310.9
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Elementary School)1.80
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dolton School District 148)2.83.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Roosevelt Elementary School)22.28.6
 13.6%
   5th Grade Science (Dolton School District 148)19.116.4
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)10.67.1
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dolton School District 148)13.815.3
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Elementary School)3.54.8
 1.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dolton School District 148)35.8
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students295243
 17.6%
African American282230
 18.4%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic89
 12.5%
Pacific Islander01
White12
 100%
Two or More Races40
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.6%98.4%
 4.8%

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

Middle : Roosevelt Junior High School
High : Thornton Township High School

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.3% of Illinois elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended Roosevelt Elementary School.

Students at Roosevelt Elementary School are 95% African American, 4% Hispanic.


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