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Roosevelt Elementary School

Summary:

Roosevelt Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 532 students. The school is part of the Allentown City School District, which is ranked 544 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio, Roosevelt Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with only 11.7% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 13.5% in the Allentown City School District. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as low socioeconomic status students, disabled students, and Hispanic students, who rank in the bottom 25% of their respective subgroups in the state.

The struggles of Roosevelt Elementary are not unique within the Allentown City School District, as nearby schools like Sheridan Elementary, Lehigh Parkway Elementary, and Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary also perform poorly on academic measures. In contrast, Salisbury Elementary School, located just outside the district, has significantly higher academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and resources, such as school leadership, curriculum, and instructional practices, may be key to driving student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 210 W Susquehanna St
       Allentown, PA  18103-4197

(484) 765-4461

District: Allentown City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1418th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,412 Help


Students who attend Roosevelt Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Mountain Middle School
High:    Louis E Dieruff High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  621

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.1%
Two or more races:
12.2%
African American:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Roosevelt Elementary School ranks worse than 92.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 11th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Allentown City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.1%), two or more races (12.2%), African American (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% 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 16.4. 9 elementary schools in the Allentown City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roosevelt Elementary School is $15,412, which is the 7th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Allentown City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roosevelt Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Roosevelt Elementary School 1418th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Roosevelt Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Allentown City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Allentown City School District 544th of 610 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.10 1096th 1302 15.8%
2004 18.75 1096th 1308 16.2%
2005 15.40 1134th 1299 12.7%
2006 6.49 1459th 1545 5.6%
2007 8.48 1452nd 1555 6.6%
2008 9.63 1443rd 1551 7.0%
2009 13.44 1408th 1549 9.1%
2010 15.01 1413th 1579 10.5%
2011 14.70 1441st 1597 9.8%
2012 20.58 1360th 1599 14.9%
2013 22.45 1261st 1519 17.0%
2014 15.39 1262nd 1467 14.0%
2015 24.94 1147th 1474 22.2%
2016 20.42 1256th 1554 19.2%
2017 16.26 1288th 1547 16.7%
2018 21.97 1223rd 1530 20.1%
2019 14.66 1298th 1544 15.9%
2022 14.39 1278th 1534 16.7%
2023 11.99 1320th 1534 14.0%
2024 7.06 1418th 1526 7.1%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.26 59th 196 69.9%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.14 1164th 1414 17.7%
2024 10.69 1314th 1432 8.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.18 1381st 1488 7.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.03 829th 1043 20.5%
2024 10.81 1057th 1084 2.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.52 1384th 1495 7.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.96 282nd 437 35.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roosevelt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.59 289th 432 33.1%
2024 22.39 375th 454 17.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept 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 225 42 3 216 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1989 213 38 4 234 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1990 196 41 11 211 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1991 145 33 9 213 1 n/a n/a 0 401
1992 142 26 9 184 1 n/a n/a 0 362
1993 138 27 8 215 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1994 123 27 7 216 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1995 193 42 8 252 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 193 42 8 252 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 180 33 11 248 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1998 170 41 14 232 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1999 165 41 11 236 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2000 168 40 12 252 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2001 163 52 16 256 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2002 114 44 9 249 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2003 114 44 9 249 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2004 99 44 5 280 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2005 92 42 5 274 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2006 112 55 3 377 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2007 97 58 4 373 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2008 65 70 10 396 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2009 62 70 12 401 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2010 66 107 9 462 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2011 101 124 11 522 0 2 11 0 771
2012 96 121 7 555 0 0 8 0 787
2013 94 107 6 537 1 0 10 0 755
2014 95 105 9 538 2 0 13 0 762
2015 84 105 8 479 1 0 23 0 700
2016 81 109 6 464 0 0 19 0 679
2017 73 103 9 521 0 0 15 0 721
2018 61 99 7 490 0 0 13 0 670
2019 57 95 8 536 2 0 13 0 711
2020 42 103 8 497 0 0 10 0 660
2021 39 86 8 472 1 0 29 0 635
2022 38 65 5 402 1 0 38 0 549
2023 30 57 4 388 1 0 52 0 532
2024 29 62 3 448 2 1 76 0 621

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 486 26.4 18.4 n/a
1989 489 27.7 17.6 n/a
1990 460 31.2 14.7 0
1991 401 28.0 14.3 n/a
1992 362 25.7 14.0 n/a
1993 388 19.0 20.4 n/a
1994 373 17.0 21.9 n/a
1995 495 21.0 23.6 n/a
1996 495 21.0 23.6 n/a
1997 472 23.0 20.5 n/a
1998 457 21.0 21.8 n/a
1999 453 21.0 21.6 n/a
2000 472 20.0 23.6 72.7
2001 489 23.0 21.3 72
2002 416 25.4 16.4 74.5
2003 416 25.4 16.4 74.5
2004 428 24.1 17.8 73.8
2005 413 23.9 17.3 75.1
2006 547 27.9 19.6 77.3
2007 532 24.5 21.7 81.6
2008 541 30.2 17.9 85.2
2009 545 28.5 19.1 85
2010 644 35.5 18.1 84.2
2011 771 46.1 16.7 88.2
2012 787 25.4 30.9 81.3
2013 755 41.0 18.4 87.2
2014 762 39.5 19.2 84.3
2015 700 35.0 20.0 62.3
2016 679 36.0 18.8 61.3
2017 721 38.5 18.7 99.7
2018 670 39.5 16.9 100
2019 711 42.5 16.7 90.4
2020 660 39.5 16.7 100
2021 635 46.5 13.6 99.5
2022 549 35.2 15.5 99.5
2023 532 37.0 14.3 100
2024 621 37.7 16.4 100

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 486 26.4 18.4 n/a
1989 489 27.7 17.6 n/a
1990 460 31.2 14.7 0
1991 401 28.0 14.3 n/a
1992 362 25.7 14.0 n/a
1993 388 19.0 20.4 n/a
1994 373 17.0 21.9 n/a
1995 495 21.0 23.6 n/a
1996 495 21.0 23.6 n/a
1997 472 23.0 20.5 n/a
1998 457 21.0 21.8 n/a
1999 453 21.0 21.6 n/a
2000 472 20.0 23.6 72.7
2001 489 23.0 21.3 72
2002 416 25.4 16.4 74.5
2003 416 25.4 16.4 74.5
2004 428 24.1 17.8 73.8
2005 413 23.9 17.3 75.1
2006 547 27.9 19.6 77.3
2007 532 24.5 21.7 81.6
2008 541 30.2 17.9 85.2
2009 545 28.5 19.1 85
2010 644 35.5 18.1 84.2
2011 771 46.1 16.7 88.2
2012 787 25.4 30.9 81.3
2013 755 41.0 18.4 87.2
2014 762 39.5 19.2 84.3
2015 700 35.0 20.0 62.3
2016 679 36.0 18.8 61.3
2017 721 38.5 18.7 99.7
2018 670 39.5 16.9 100
2019 711 42.5 16.7 90.4
2020 660 39.5 16.7 100
2021 635 46.5 13.6 99.5
2022 549 35.2 15.5 99.5
2023 532 37.0 14.3 100
2024 621 37.7 16.4 100

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $891 (7.2%) $11,449 (92.8%) $12,341
2020 $952 (7.0%) $12,570 (93.0%) $13,522
2021 $1,488 (10.2%) $13,142 (89.8%) $14,630
2022 $2,571 (16.7%) $12,841 (83.3%) $15,412

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Roosevelt Elementary School

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 1298th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1320th of 1534 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Roosevelt Elementary School)32.222.9
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)36.124.7
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Roosevelt Elementary School)20.825.1
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Roosevelt Elementary School)47.250.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)39.125
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Roosevelt Elementary School)20.611.1
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)4321.1
 21.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Roosevelt Elementary School)24.719.4
 5.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Roosevelt Elementary School)47.250.1
 2.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)39.423.5
 15.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students711532
 25.2%
African American9557
 40%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic536388
 27.6%
Pacific Islander00
White5730
 47.4%
Two or More Races1352
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.4%100%
 9.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Roosevelt Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 621 students attended Roosevelt Elementary School.

Students at Roosevelt Elementary School are 72% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 10% African American, 5% White.

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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

Middle : South Mountain Middle School
High : Louis E Dieruff High School


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