Roosevelt Elementary School

Summary:

Roosevelt Elementary School is a public elementary school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, serving 609 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the New Brunswick School District, which is ranked 588 out of 615 school districts in the state and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Roosevelt Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and the socioeconomic status of its student population. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New Jersey, with only 15.3% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 42%. In mathematics, the performance is even lower, with only 8.2% of 3rd-grade students, 4.5% of 4th-grade students, and 5.4% of 5th-grade students achieving proficiency or better, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 44.3%, and 40.1%, respectively. The school's performance on science assessments is also very low, with only 3.1% of 5th-grade students achieving proficiency or better, compared to the state average of 26.8%. Additionally, Roosevelt Elementary School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.4% in the 2017-2018 school year to 16.7% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the state and district averages.

Interestingly, while the nearby schools within the New Brunswick School District, such as Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts, Lincoln Elementary School, and Mckinley Community School, also perform poorly on academic measures and have high rates of chronic absenteeism, some nearby schools in other districts, such as Bartle Elementary School in Highland Park and Pine Grove Manor School in Franklin Township, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance and lower rates of chronic absenteeism, despite serving student populations with similar socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 83 Livingston Ave
       New Brunswick, NJ  08901-2522


(732) 745-5300

District: New Brunswick School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1287th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,736 Help


Students who attend Roosevelt Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    New Brunswick Middle School
High:    New Brunswick High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.1%
African American:
3.1%
White:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Roosevelt Elementary School ranks worse than 95.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 8th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the New Brunswick School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.26. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.1%), African American (3.1%), White (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School is 9.8, which is the 2nd best among 9 elementary schools in the New Brunswick School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roosevelt Elementary School is $10,736. 4 elementary schools in the New Brunswick School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Roosevelt Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Roosevelt Elementary School 1287th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Roosevelt Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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New Brunswick School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Brunswick School District 588th of 615 New Jersey 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 NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.71 1163rd 1204 3.4%
2004 6.80 1202nd 1298 7.4%
2005 6.79 1216th 1303 6.7%
2006 2.12 1266th 1314 3.7%
2007 6.51 1244th 1329 6.4%
2008 5.75 1271st 1338 5.0%
2009 9.10 1239th 1346 7.9%
2010 5.56 1276th 1354 5.8%
2011 8.01 1258th 1360 7.5%
2012 10.70 1234th 1363 9.5%
2013 10.01 1235th 1367 9.7%
2014 16.30 1176th 1363 13.7%
2015 11.35 1226th 1357 9.7%
2016 11.67 1197th 1346 11.1%
2017 9.89 1224th 1352 9.5%
2018 16.34 1156th 1353 14.6%
2019 13.25 1197th 1360 12.0%
2021 8.94 1231st 1317 6.5%
2022 7.09 1303rd 1345 3.1%
2023 7.26 1287th 1342 4.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.29 325th 434 25.1%
2019 25.32 351st 463 24.2%
2021 16.76 398th 411 3.2%
2022 17.52 467th 489 4.5%
2023 18.40 450th 499 9.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.72 758th 1001 24.3%
2019 24.25 740th 1007 26.5%
2021 14.42 811th 868 6.6%
2022 19.51 779th 949 17.9%
2023 17.34 809th 958 15.6%
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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 NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.15 644th 942 31.6%
2019 27.39 691st 948 27.1%
2022 15.81 733rd 863 15.1%
2023 13.33 774th 910 14.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.29 1106th 1333 17.0%
2019 15.77 1147th 1331 13.8%
2021 10.10 1215th 1290 5.8%
2022 5.94 1285th 1326 3.1%
2023 8.06 1232nd 1318 6.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.35 1151st 1334 13.7%
2019 12.79 1179th 1335 11.7%
2021 9.93 1196th 1297 7.8%
2022 9.03 1236th 1324 6.6%
2023 8.41 1231st 1315 6.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.95 602nd 870 30.8%
2021 20.42 804th 896 10.3%
2022 11.07 873rd 953 8.4%
2023 15.13 872nd 982 11.2%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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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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 15 300 2 323 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1989 12 287 4 354 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1990 12 309 1 447 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1991 11 303 2 348 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1992 8 237 2 356 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1993 12 246 0 373 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1994 6 234 2 377 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1995 7 285 1 477 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1996 7 285 1 477 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1998 3 213 1 472 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1999 1 204 2 535 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2000 1 195 1 625 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2001 3 110 2 598 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2002 4 87 4 561 35 n/a n/a 0 691
2003 4 87 4 561 35 n/a n/a 0 691
2004 3 95 4 727 0 n/a n/a 0 829
2005 3 81 2 785 0 n/a n/a 0 871
2006 8 74 1 907 0 n/a n/a 0 990
2007 5 77 2 941 0 n/a n/a 0 1025
2008 6 38 1 687 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2009 8 33 1 702 0 0 0 0 744
2010 0 33 0 761 0 0 0 0 794
2011 0 28 0 773 0 1 1 0 803
2012 0 27 0 784 1 1 0 0 813
2013 0 40 0 786 1 0 0 0 827
2014 0 31 0 837 0 0 0 0 868
2015 1 35 1 841 0 0 0 0 878
2016 2 30 0 863 0 0 0 0 895
2017 4 29 0 830 0 0 0 0 863
2018 2 23 1 745 0 0 1 0 772
2019 2 17 0 713 0 0 1 0 733
2020 4 12 1 712 1 0 4 0 734
2021 4 17 2 663 0 0 4 0 690
2022 4 26 3 644 0 0 3 0 680
2023 3 19 2 585 0 0 0 0 609

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 640 47.0 13.6 n/a
1989 657 46.0 14.2 n/a
1990 769 44.0 17.4 53.2
1991 664 47.0 14.1 70.6
1992 603 47.0 12.8 79.6
1993 631 46.0 13.7 74.5
1994 619 47.0 13.2 78.2
1995 770 49.0 15.7 83.4
1996 770 49.0 15.7 83.4
1998 689 52.0 13.3 87.7
1999 742 52.0 14.3 84.2
2000 822 55.0 14.9 91.2
2001 713 55.3 12.9 80.9
2002 691 60.0 11.5 87.4
2003 691 60.0 11.5 87.4
2004 829 68.0 12.2 86
2005 871 68.5 12.7 n/a
2006 990 69.0 14.3 58.1
2007 1025 76.0 13.5 81.1
2008 732 53.0 13.8 77.3
2009 744 65.6 9.3 91.3
2010 794 57.0 13.9 91.4
2011 803 59.0 13.6 93.4
2012 813 70.2 11.5 94.2
2013 827 69.0 11.9 97.3
2014 868 70.0 12.4 88.4
2015 878 71.0 12.3 89.7
2016 895 70.0 12.7 62.2
2017 863 68.5 12.5 67.4
2018 772 66.1 11.6 56.1
2019 733 63.1 11.6 55
2020 734 64.1 11.4 75.5
2021 690 60.1 11.4 97.5
2022 680 60.5 11.2 81
2023 609 62.0 9.8 77.5

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 640 47.0 13.6 n/a
1989 657 46.0 14.2 n/a
1990 769 44.0 17.4 53.2
1991 664 47.0 14.1 70.6
1992 603 47.0 12.8 79.6
1993 631 46.0 13.7 74.5
1994 619 47.0 13.2 78.2
1995 770 49.0 15.7 83.4
1996 770 49.0 15.7 83.4
1998 689 52.0 13.3 87.7
1999 742 52.0 14.3 84.2
2000 822 55.0 14.9 91.2
2001 713 55.3 12.9 80.9
2002 691 60.0 11.5 87.4
2003 691 60.0 11.5 87.4
2004 829 68.0 12.2 86
2005 871 68.5 12.7 n/a
2006 990 69.0 14.3 58.1
2007 1025 76.0 13.5 81.1
2008 732 53.0 13.8 77.3
2009 744 65.6 9.3 91.3
2010 794 57.0 13.9 91.4
2011 803 59.0 13.6 93.4
2012 813 70.2 11.5 94.2
2013 827 69.0 11.9 97.3
2014 868 70.0 12.4 88.4
2015 878 71.0 12.3 89.7
2016 895 70.0 12.7 62.2
2017 863 68.5 12.5 67.4
2018 772 66.1 11.6 56.1
2019 733 63.1 11.6 55
2020 734 64.1 11.4 75.5
2021 690 60.1 11.4 97.5
2022 680 60.5 11.2 81
2023 609 62.0 9.8 77.5

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 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,736

Data source: New Jersey 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 1197th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1287th of 1342 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)21.415.3
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Brunswick School District)24.413
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Elementary School)27.78.2
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Brunswick School District)25.712.6
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)25.219.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Brunswick School District)31.422.6
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Elementary School)41.14.5
 36.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Brunswick School District)29.510.2
 19.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)24.817.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Brunswick School District)31.525
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Elementary School)215.4
 15.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Brunswick School District)20.47.6
 12.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students733609
 16.9%
African American1719
 11.8%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic713585
 18%
Pacific Islander00
White23
 50%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%77.5%
 22.5%


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

Middle : New Brunswick Middle School
High : New Brunswick High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Roosevelt Elementary School.

Students at Roosevelt Elementary School are 96% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.1% of New Jersey elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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