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Roosevelt Elementary

Summary:

Roosevelt Elementary is a public elementary school located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 579 students. The school is part of the Detroit Lakes Public School District, which is ranked 187 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key differentiating factors for Roosevelt Elementary is its higher percentage of Native American students (21.76%) compared to nearby Rossman Elementary (12.04%) and Frazee Elementary (9.85%). The school has also shown strong academic performance in certain areas, outperforming the district and state averages in the percentage of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math for grades 3 and 4, as well as in MCA-III Reading for 5th-grade students. Additionally, Roosevelt Elementary's Native American student subgroup ranks 4th out of 42 Minnesota elementary schools, a notable strength of the school.

However, the school's overall performance and ranking have been inconsistent, ranging from 199th out of 826 Minnesota elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 536th out of 840 schools in 2014-2015. While Roosevelt Elementary serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 54.58% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, its test scores and statewide ranking are generally lower than the nearby Frazee Elementary and Rossman Elementary. This suggests the need for the school to focus on improving outcomes for all student subgroups, particularly its White students and students with special needs, and addressing the unique challenges faced by its economically disadvantaged population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 510 11th Ave
       Detroit Lakes, MN  56501-2827

(218) 847-1106

District: Detroit Lakes Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
388th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,329 Help


Students who attend Roosevelt Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Detroit Lakes Middle
High:    Detroit Lakes Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  579

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.0%
American Indian:
21.8%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.6% Help


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Compare Details Roosevelt Elementary ranks better than 56% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68%), American Indian (21.8%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roosevelt Elementary is $14,329.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roosevelt Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Roosevelt Elementary 388th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Roosevelt Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Detroit Lakes Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Lakes Public School District 187th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Roosevelt Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.86 387th 674 42.6%
2004 80.98 67th 676 90.1%
2005 57.81 338th 685 50.7%
2006 71.81 182nd 756 75.9%
2007 72.82 165th 777 78.8%
2008 68.04 233rd 781 70.2%
2009 69.28 123rd 434 71.7%
2010 70.02 238th 803 70.4%
2011 70.84 215th 814 73.6%
2012 65.25 311th 820 62.1%
2013 64.19 327th 824 60.3%
2014 73.11 199th 826 75.9%
2015 47.94 536th 840 36.2%
2016 49.89 512th 848 39.6%
2017 57.09 427th 853 49.9%
2018 44.04 564th 847 33.4%
2019 62.10 373rd 870 57.1%
2021 55.46 433rd 869 50.2%
2022 53.05 456th 858 46.9%
2023 48.42 499th 845 40.9%
2024 58.95 388th 881 56.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.45 61st 98 37.8%
2019 48.03 50th 96 47.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.44 312th 463 32.6%
2019 61.76 190th 515 63.1%
2021 51.81 195th 417 53.2%
2022 37.98 332nd 500 33.6%
2023 34.86 366th 524 30.2%
2024 51.07 258th 572 54.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.50 438th 728 39.8%
2019 65.87 233rd 740 68.5%
2021 58.10 287th 683 58.0%
2022 61.29 230th 663 65.3%
2023 52.41 381st 774 50.8%
2024 68.50 216th 793 72.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.00 500th 774 35.4%
2019 64.26 312th 787 60.4%
2021 52.84 428th 783 45.3%
2022 57.70 376th 799 52.9%
2023 44.30 495th 787 37.1%
2024 56.31 378th 809 53.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.22 542nd 779 30.4%
2019 55.49 424th 798 46.9%
2021 53.71 412th 784 47.4%
2022 45.95 509th 808 37.0%
2023 49.65 442nd 799 44.7%
2024 58.26 370th 826 55.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.19 9th 22 59.1%
2019 69.43 6th 26 76.9%
2021 65.71 5th 20 75.0%
2022 78.73 5th 21 76.2%
2023 71.06 8th 39 79.5%
2024 86.71 4th 42 90.5%
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Rank History for White students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.32 589th 712 17.3%
2019 58.42 300th 722 58.4%
2021 49.51 354th 710 50.1%
2022 41.83 460th 725 36.6%
2023 33.16 536th 712 24.7%
2024 40.82 468th 730 35.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Roosevelt Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 331 3 4 4 42 n/a n/a 0 384
1993 335 4 3 0 41 n/a n/a 0 383
1994 360 1 2 1 45 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 410 1 1 2 46 n/a n/a 0 460
1996 410 1 1 2 46 n/a n/a 0 460
1997 404 2 2 1 64 n/a n/a 0 473
1998 441 1 2 1 85 n/a n/a 51 581
1999 502 1 2 2 79 n/a n/a 0 586
2000 482 2 2 1 65 n/a n/a 0 552
2001 481 7 3 0 64 n/a n/a 0 555
2002 474 5 2 5 62 n/a n/a 0 548
2003 474 5 2 5 62 n/a n/a 0 548
2004 481 4 2 8 69 n/a n/a 0 564
2005 461 3 0 6 66 n/a n/a 0 536
2006 474 3 3 10 92 n/a n/a 0 582
2007 501 6 4 10 104 n/a n/a 0 625
2008 525 2 5 14 104 n/a n/a 0 650
2009 523 6 11 14 114 n/a n/a 0 668
2010 565 8 6 13 111 n/a n/a 0 703
2011 557 13 8 9 91 0 5 0 683
2012 571 12 11 10 91 0 15 0 710
2013 491 10 11 13 81 1 23 0 630
2014 461 11 7 12 77 0 32 0 600
2015 456 11 6 14 96 0 40 0 623
2016 430 14 6 15 96 0 67 0 628
2017 421 16 2 23 75 0 81 0 618
2018 400 15 1 19 71 0 81 0 587
2019 376 9 3 17 85 0 62 0 552
2020 355 10 3 10 145 1 28 0 552
2021 386 15 3 13 171 0 11 0 599
2022 405 13 1 22 142 0 8 0 591
2023 394 19 2 23 126 0 15 0 579

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 384 20.9 18.3 23.7
1993 383 19.9 19.2 42.3
1994 409 23.3 17.6 35.7
1995 460 28.8 16.0 35.2
1996 460 28.8 16.0 35.2
1997 473 29.1 16.3 37.8
1998 581 n/a 0.0 38.5
1999 586 43.9 13.3 26.5
2000 552 40.0 13.8 36.4
2001 555 41.1 13.5 40
2002 548 38.5 14.2 40.3
2003 548 38.5 14.2 40.3
2004 564 38.7 14.6 43.1
2005 536 37.2 14.4 40.3
2006 582 37.0 15.7 44.2
2007 625 34.0 18.4 44.3
2008 650 34.3 19.0 47.4
2009 668 41.9 15.9 44.9
2010 703 46.3 15.1 45.5
2011 683 46.7 14.6 47.3
2012 710 45.5 15.5 44.6
2013 630 43.0 14.6 51.6
2014 600 43.1 13.8 53.5
2015 623 44.0 14.1 53
2016 628 44.0 14.2 55.7
2017 618 45.7 13.5 52.3
2018 587 44.9 13.0 52
2019 552 42.3 13.0 47.3
2020 552 45.8 12.0 47.3
2021 599 51.1 11.7 41.9
2022 591 50.8 11.6 41.8
2023 579 46.7 12.3 54.6

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 384 20.9 18.3 23.7
1993 383 19.9 19.2 42.3
1994 409 23.3 17.6 35.7
1995 460 28.8 16.0 35.2
1996 460 28.8 16.0 35.2
1997 473 29.1 16.3 37.8
1998 581 n/a 0.0 38.5
1999 586 43.9 13.3 26.5
2000 552 40.0 13.8 36.4
2001 555 41.1 13.5 40
2002 548 38.5 14.2 40.3
2003 548 38.5 14.2 40.3
2004 564 38.7 14.6 43.1
2005 536 37.2 14.4 40.3
2006 582 37.0 15.7 44.2
2007 625 34.0 18.4 44.3
2008 650 34.3 19.0 47.4
2009 668 41.9 15.9 44.9
2010 703 46.3 15.1 45.5
2011 683 46.7 14.6 47.3
2012 710 45.5 15.5 44.6
2013 630 43.0 14.6 51.6
2014 600 43.1 13.8 53.5
2015 623 44.0 14.1 53
2016 628 44.0 14.2 55.7
2017 618 45.7 13.5 52.3
2018 587 44.9 13.0 52
2019 552 42.3 13.0 47.3
2020 552 45.8 12.0 47.3
2021 599 51.1 11.7 41.9
2022 591 50.8 11.6 41.8
2023 579 46.7 12.3 54.6

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Roosevelt Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,329

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roosevelt Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 373rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 499th of 845 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Roosevelt Elementary)71.755.7
 16%
   3rd Grade Math (Detroit Lakes Public School District)72.259.8
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Roosevelt Elementary)57.541.6
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Detroit Lakes Public School District)58.747.6
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Roosevelt Elementary)6658.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Detroit Lakes Public School District)69.159.1
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Roosevelt Elementary)56.342.5
 13.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Detroit Lakes Public School District)58.544.9
 13.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students552579
 4.9%
African American919
 111.1%
American Indian85126
 48.2%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic1723
 35.3%
Pacific Islander00
White376394
 4.8%
Two or More Races6215
 75.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.3%54.6%
 7.3%

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Students who attend Roosevelt Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Detroit Lakes Middle
High : Detroit Lakes Senior High

Roosevelt Elementary ranks 388th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Roosevelt Elementary are 68% White, 22% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 579 students attended Roosevelt Elementary.


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