Roosevelt Elementary

Summary:

Roosevelt Elementary is a public elementary school located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 414. The school is part of the Wauwatosa School District, which is ranked 96 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Roosevelt Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Wisconsin, ranking in the top 5% of schools statewide for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 52nd out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform the Wauwatosa School District and the state of Wisconsin in proficiency rates on the Forward Exam across all grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science.

When compared to nearby schools in the Milwaukee School District, which serve a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, Roosevelt Elementary outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, student group rankings, and other key metrics, such as chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch rates. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the national average may contribute to its strong academic outcomes and its ability to effectively support the success of all students, including diverse subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2535 N 73rd St
       Wauwatosa, WI  53213-1299


(414) 773-1600

District: Wauwatosa School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,710 Help


Students who attend Roosevelt Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Longfellow Middle
High:    East High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.9%
African American:
14.0%
Two or more races:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Roosevelt Elementary ranks better than 95.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2nd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.31. (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 Roosevelt Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wauwatosa School District. Racial makeup is: White (66.9%), African American (14%), two or more races (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.5% 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 is 14.5. 6 elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roosevelt Elementary is $11,710. 7 elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roosevelt Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Roosevelt Elementary 52nd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Roosevelt Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wauwatosa School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wauwatosa School District 96th of 428 Wisconsin 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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.39 398th 633 37.1%
2005 60.50 314th 632 50.3%
2006 72.25 202nd 712 71.6%
2007 72.78 187th 689 72.9%
2008 78.53 120th 1021 88.2%
2009 81.80 68th 1030 93.4%
2010 79.43 113th 1045 89.2%
2011 61.25 442nd 1046 57.7%
2012 68.37 319th 1045 69.5%
2013 82.79 84th 1053 92.0%
2014 84.20 78th 1061 92.6%
2015 75.96 182nd 1076 83.1%
2016 78.86 160th 1075 85.1%
2017 81.69 133rd 1071 87.6%
2018 83.00 111th 1025 89.2%
2019 81.08 139th 1037 86.6%
2021 90.04 50th 1050 95.2%
2022 88.27 60th 1067 94.4%
2023 90.03 46th 1067 95.7%
2024 88.31 52nd 1061 95.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.77 14th 77 81.8%
2023 85.90 11th 96 88.5%
2024 85.98 10th 119 91.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.94 240th 721 66.7%
2019 61.37 224th 742 69.8%
2021 79.84 68th 746 90.9%
2022 82.71 58th 748 92.2%
2023 90.19 27th 770 96.5%
2024 94.44 16th 790 98.0%
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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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.28 580th 854 32.1%
2019 43.78 514th 874 41.2%
2021 59.01 286th 847 66.2%
2022 72.85 139th 859 83.8%
2023 72.48 140th 871 83.9%
2024 62.90 274th 866 68.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.05 107th 997 89.3%
2019 70.91 257th 1002 74.4%
2021 88.52 53rd 1004 94.7%
2022 90.71 31st 1017 97.0%
2023 89.43 41st 1010 95.9%
2024 84.95 72nd 1011 92.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.90 130th 997 87.0%
2019 86.61 62nd 1002 93.8%
2021 86.75 66th 1003 93.4%
2022 82.61 121st 1017 88.1%
2023 88.01 51st 1011 95.0%
2024 89.14 40th 1012 96.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.45 28th 165 83.0%
2019 82.41 18th 161 88.8%
2021 89.22 5th 141 96.5%
2022 84.84 11th 133 91.7%
2023 82.05 10th 138 92.8%
2024 86.95 9th 137 93.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.68 7th 296 97.6%
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Rank History for White students at Roosevelt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.76 15th 686 97.8%
2019 89.86 33rd 718 95.4%
2021 94.20 15th 699 97.9%
2022 94.68 11th 704 98.4%
2023 94.31 12th 715 98.3%
2024 93.27 11th 727 98.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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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
1988 358 37 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 409
1989 424 51 12 4 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1990 405 49 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 469
1991 432 53 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 502
1992 417 43 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 469
1993 414 51 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 423 47 8 2 3 n/a n/a 0 483
1995 429 41 9 8 2 n/a n/a 0 489
1996 429 41 9 8 2 n/a n/a 0 489
1997 402 41 8 13 2 n/a n/a 0 466
1998 386 49 13 12 1 n/a n/a 0 461
1999 392 55 16 15 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2000 376 56 16 17 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2001 353 52 16 10 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 360 57 18 20 3 n/a n/a 0 458
2003 360 57 18 20 3 n/a n/a 0 458
2004 337 56 20 17 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 348 59 30 17 3 n/a n/a 0 457
2006 333 66 24 19 4 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 339 76 18 18 4 n/a n/a 0 455
2008 365 84 17 15 3 n/a n/a 0 484
2009 378 76 18 17 4 n/a n/a 0 493
2010 374 83 20 21 5 n/a n/a 0 503
2011 338 83 17 33 1 3 16 0 491
2012 333 104 13 31 1 1 18 0 501
2013 328 96 18 31 1 2 24 0 500
2014 305 90 18 35 1 2 25 0 476
2015 283 77 13 32 0 3 29 0 437
2016 280 82 9 31 0 2 28 0 432
2017 275 62 7 21 0 0 30 0 395
2018 284 52 7 20 0 0 30 0 393
2019 277 53 7 28 0 0 34 0 399
2020 293 59 5 28 0 0 34 0 419
2021 268 55 5 26 0 0 36 0 390
2022 282 54 5 35 0 0 40 0 416
2023 277 58 3 36 0 0 40 0 414

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
1988 409 21.0 19.4 4.6
1989 492 26.0 18.9 5.3
1990 469 24.0 19.5 5.1
1991 502 30.5 16.4 4.8
1992 469 27.0 17.3 6
1993 472 25.3 18.7 5.9
1994 483 25.8 18.7 6
1995 489 25.4 19.3 5.7
1996 489 25.4 19.3 5.7
1997 466 24.5 19.0 5.6
1998 461 24.5 18.8 5.2
1999 479 28.2 17.0 8.8
2000 467 28.8 16.2 7.5
2001 433 27.8 15.6 7.9
2002 458 27.3 16.8 14
2003 458 27.3 16.8 14
2004 432 27.1 15.9 12.7
2005 457 27.4 16.7 n/a
2006 446 28.5 15.6 n/a
2007 455 28.2 16.1 14.5
2008 484 31.0 15.6 15.3
2009 493 28.2 17.5 13
2010 503 26.2 19.1 14.3
2011 491 29.3 16.7 18.3
2012 501 30.1 16.6 25.1
2013 500 30.0 16.6 19.4
2014 476 29.5 16.1 21
2015 437 n/a n/a 21.1
2016 432 27.0 16.0 25
2017 395 26.0 15.1 18.7
2018 393 24.3 16.1 16.3
2019 399 26.0 15.2 22.3
2020 419 25.6 16.3 17.9
2021 390 26.4 14.7 24.1
2022 416 27.3 15.1 30.8
2023 414 28.3 14.5 22.5

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 409 21.0 19.4 4.6
1989 492 26.0 18.9 5.3
1990 469 24.0 19.5 5.1
1991 502 30.5 16.4 4.8
1992 469 27.0 17.3 6
1993 472 25.3 18.7 5.9
1994 483 25.8 18.7 6
1995 489 25.4 19.3 5.7
1996 489 25.4 19.3 5.7
1997 466 24.5 19.0 5.6
1998 461 24.5 18.8 5.2
1999 479 28.2 17.0 8.8
2000 467 28.8 16.2 7.5
2001 433 27.8 15.6 7.9
2002 458 27.3 16.8 14
2003 458 27.3 16.8 14
2004 432 27.1 15.9 12.7
2005 457 27.4 16.7 n/a
2006 446 28.5 15.6 n/a
2007 455 28.2 16.1 14.5
2008 484 31.0 15.6 15.3
2009 493 28.2 17.5 13
2010 503 26.2 19.1 14.3
2011 491 29.3 16.7 18.3
2012 501 30.1 16.6 25.1
2013 500 30.0 16.6 19.4
2014 476 29.5 16.1 21
2015 437 n/a n/a 21.1
2016 432 27.0 16.0 25
2017 395 26.0 15.1 18.7
2018 393 24.3 16.1 16.3
2019 399 26.0 15.2 22.3
2020 419 25.6 16.3 17.9
2021 390 26.4 14.7 24.1
2022 416 27.3 15.1 30.8
2023 414 28.3 14.5 22.5

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $424 (4.0%) $10,092 (96.0%) $10,516
2020 $301 (2.9%) $9,974 (97.1%) $10,275
2021 $572 (4.9%) $11,136 (95.1%) $11,710

Data source: Wisconsin 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 139th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 46th of 1067 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary)60.964.1
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)58.755.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Elementary)78.373.4
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)6464.5
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary)55.679.7
 24.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)5464.9
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Elementary)60.376.6
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)58.961
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Roosevelt Elementary)74.684.4
 9.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wauwatosa School District)72.373.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Roosevelt Elementary)66.779.7
 13%
   4th Grade Science (Wauwatosa School District)65.267.5
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary)6560.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)6057.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Roosevelt Elementary)61.764.3
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)61.858.3
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students399414
 3.8%
African American5358
 9.4%
American Indian00
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic2836
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White277277
Two or More Races3440
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.3%22.5%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Roosevelt Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended Roosevelt Elementary.

Students at Roosevelt Elementary are 67% White, 14% African American, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

Students who attend Roosevelt Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Longfellow Middle
High : East High

Yes! Roosevelt Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 52nd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools.


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