Is Roosevelt Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 583 students attended Roosevelt Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Roosevelt Elementary?

Students at Roosevelt Elementary are 66% White, 21% American Indian, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Roosevelt Elementary attend?

Students who attend Roosevelt Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Detroit Lakes Middle High : Detroit Lakes Senior High

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:
388^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,329

Students who attend Roosevelt Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Detroit Lakes Middle
High:	Detroit Lakes Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 583

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

American Indian:

20.6%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roosevelt Elementary ranks better than 56% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), American Indian (20.6%), Hispanic (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary is 13.1, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Detroit Lakes Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Roosevelt Elementary employs 44.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roosevelt Elementary is $14,329, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Detroit Lakes Public School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roosevelt Elementary:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Native American students:

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Detroit Lakes Public School District:

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

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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
2003	52.86	387^th	674	42.6%
2004	80.98	67^th	676	90.1%
2005	57.81	338^th	685	50.7%
2006	71.81	182^nd	756	75.9%
2007	72.82	165^th	777	78.8%
2008	68.04	233^rd	781	70.2%
2009	69.28	123^rd	434	71.7%
2010	70.02	238^th	803	70.4%
2011	70.84	215^th	814	73.6%
2012	65.25	311^th	820	62.1%
2013	64.19	327^th	824	60.3%
2014	73.11	199^th	826	75.9%
2015	47.94	536^th	840	36.2%
2016	49.89	512^th	848	39.6%
2017	57.09	427^th	853	49.9%
2018	44.04	564^th	847	33.4%
2019	62.10	373^rd	870	57.1%
2021	55.46	433^rd	869	50.2%
2022	53.05	456^th	858	46.9%
2023	48.42	499^th	845	40.9%
2024	58.95	388^th	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	61^st	98	37.8%
2019	48.03	50^th	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
2018	35.44	312^th	463	32.6%
2019	61.76	190^th	515	63.1%
2021	51.81	195^th	417	53.2%
2022	37.98	332^nd	500	33.6%
2023	34.86	366^th	524	30.2%
2024	51.07	258^th	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
2018	46.50	438^th	728	39.8%
2019	65.87	233^rd	740	68.5%
2021	58.10	287^th	683	58.0%
2022	61.29	230^th	663	65.3%
2023	52.41	381^st	774	50.8%
2024	68.50	216^th	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
2018	46.00	500^th	774	35.4%
2019	64.26	312^th	787	60.4%
2021	52.84	428^th	783	45.3%
2022	57.70	376^th	799	52.9%
2023	44.30	495^th	787	37.1%
2024	56.31	378^th	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
2018	41.22	542^nd	779	30.4%
2019	55.49	424^th	798	46.9%
2021	53.71	412^th	784	47.4%
2022	45.95	509^th	808	37.0%
2023	49.65	442^nd	799	44.7%
2024	58.26	370^th	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
2018	51.19	9^th	22	59.1%
2019	69.43	6^th	26	76.9%
2021	65.71	5^th	20	75.0%
2022	78.73	5^th	21	76.2%
2023	71.06	8^th	39	79.5%
2024	86.71	4^th	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
2018	28.32	589^th	712	17.3%
2019	58.42	300^th	722	58.4%
2021	49.51	354^th	710	50.1%
2022	41.83	460^th	725	36.6%
2023	33.16	536^th	712	24.7%
2024	40.82	468^th	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.

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
2024	386	21	3	32	120	0	21	0	583

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
2024	583	44.5	13.1	55.2

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

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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
2024	583	44.5	13.1	55.2

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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,329

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roosevelt Elementary

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Rankings

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

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Roosevelt Elementary)	71.7	55.7	16%
3rd Grade Math (Detroit Lakes Public School District)	72.2	59.8	12.4%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Roosevelt Elementary)	57.5	41.6	15.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Detroit Lakes Public School District)	58.7	47.6	11.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Roosevelt Elementary)	66	58.9	7.1%
4th Grade Math (Detroit Lakes Public School District)	69.1	59.1	10%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Roosevelt Elementary)	56.3	42.5	13.9%
4th Grade Reading (Detroit Lakes Public School District)	58.5	44.9	13.5%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	552	579	4.9%
African American	9	19	111.1%
American Indian	85	126	48.2%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	17	23	35.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	376	394	4.8%
Two or More Races	62	15	75.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.3%	54.6%	7.3%

Schools Near Roosevelt Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III 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	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	510 11th Ave	Detroit Lakes	56501	Becker County	Detroit Lakes Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 847-1106	583	45	13.1	55.2%	386 (66.2%)	21 (3.6%)	32 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	120 (20.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	58.9	388^th of 881 public elementary schools	56.0%		48.4	499^th of 845 public elementary schools	40.9%	111	71.0	63.2	42.2		58.2	40.6	43.2	56.9		47.2	50.9	50.9	$14,329
Lincoln Early Childhood Education Center	Public	PK	204 E Willlow	Detroit Lakes	56501	Becker County	Detroit Lakes Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 847-4418	75	0		70.7%	58 (77.3%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.0%)								(n/a)													$3,151
Rossman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1221 Rossman Ave	Detroit Lakes	56501	Becker County	Detroit Lakes Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 847-9268	592	42	13.9	40.9%	474 (80.1%)	11 (1.9%)	11 (1.9%)	6 (1.0%)	68 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)	69.9	256^th of 881 public elementary schools	70.9%		68.4	272^nd of 845 public elementary schools	67.8%	16	69.5	59.0	45.7		57.6	52.6	51.6	61.0		55.3	71.4	71.4	$11,099
Lake Park Audubon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	601 4th St	Audubon	56511	Becker County	Lake Park Audubon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 325-0754	336	37	9.1	46.7%	278 (82.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.4%)	59.6	375^th of 881 public elementary schools	57.4%		55.5	417^th of 845 public elementary schools	50.7%	42	66.7	54.8	51.8	17.7	46.8	47.2	41.9	75.0	54.0	54.9	55.4	55.4	$9,754
Frazee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Hickory Ave W	Frazee	56544	Becker County	Frazee-Vergas Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 334-3951	414	32	12.9	54.3%	325 (78.5%)	8 (1.9%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.6%)	71.5	240^th of 881 public elementary schools	72.8%		51.8	460^th of 845 public elementary schools	45.6%	220	81.8	68.9	50.0	47.8	61.6	63.6	46.7	68.5	46.3	55.5	58.5	58.5	$12,293

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