Roosevelt Elementary School

Summary:

Roosevelt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving 283 students in grades PK-6. The school has a predominantly white student body, with a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Roosevelt Elementary School consistently outperforms the Boise Independent District and the state of Idaho in academic achievement, with 66.3% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math and 70.6% proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10-20% of Idaho elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Roosevelt Elementary School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.5% and a student-teacher ratio of 17.1, both of which are better than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools like Adams Elementary School and Washington Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school with a more diverse student population and a lower percentage of students from low-income families. This suggests that the school provides a supportive and enriching learning environment that enables its students to excel academically.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 908 East Jefferson Street
       Boise, ID  83712-7903


(208) 854-6030

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,132 Help


Students who attend Roosevelt Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Junior High School
High:    Boise Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Hispanic:
8.7%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.4% Help


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Compare Details Roosevelt Elementary School ranks better than 89.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 6th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.86. (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: White (81%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.4% 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 17.8. 27 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Roosevelt Elementary School employs 16.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roosevelt Elementary School is $9,132. 22 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Roosevelt Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Boise Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boise Independent District 37th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Roosevelt Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 83.31 18th 335 94.6%
2009 86.15 10th 349 97.1%
2010 87.98 4th 356 98.9%
2011 86.09 9th 359 97.5%
2012 80.04 43rd 354 87.9%
2013 77.81 43rd 357 88.0%
2017 96.72 1st 292 99.7%
2018 92.86 8th 254 96.9%
2019 90.93 8th 171 95.3%
2021 86.01 19th 166 88.6%
2022 91.93 10th 188 94.7%
2023 92.16 21st 252 91.7%
2024 89.86 31st 301 89.7%
See the entire list of Idaho Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Open Quote Overall I do not recommend this school. I was not comfortable at all when speaking with the principal regarding concerns. When I was first introduced to the principal she was very sweet but when I approached her later in the year with a very serious concern she became upset with me and began to argue and speak to me as if I and the matter at hand were of little to no importance to her, she even chuckled at me. There solution to the problem was to tell all the involved children to not talk about it anymore. I couldn't believe it! I did like my child's teacher though. There is no supervision for the children when crossing streets. There was no guard on duty when the children were let out of school until the last three weeks of school. I can't tell you how many children I saw almost get hit by parents in too big a hurry in their vehicles. My child often came home bored with school and stated she would much rather stay home and read her books. I do not feel this school is equipped to socially prepare children and because my child was often left feeling bored, restless and unchallenged (all of which the school addressed with me to be "drama issues" for my child) leads me to feel that they are also not interested in truly challenging the young mind. Overall, you could find a better school for your child, we did. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, June 13, 2011

Open Quote Its okay I moved from another district and the school got me and my daughter excited at first. But she came to miss some things about her old school. She also told me its easier to learn new stuff at her old school. So i guess they did okay just not what we expected. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, June 11, 2011

Open Quote This school is not a school I want to come back to. They say their school is exellent but I found it to be a diiferent experience. I really wanted my child to eat well but they seem to think its okay to feed they kids cake and surger for every party, birthday, occasion they feel like. my child got sick all over my car on several trips home from school. Always after a party. I also known since my child was younger that he reads and writes backwards. I figured the school would have mentioned it or helped him. Neither happened and he still does it when I tutor him over the summer. There are better schools for children. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 12, 2011

Open Quote me and my wife feel we are looked down on by the school staff, and when we did address them with issues they gave us the impression they didnt care. i personally got lectured by a staff member about what my son can and cannot do. i told my son to meet me at a certain spot after school (on school grounds) and istead of telling me its not allowed they lectured me.also the teacher mispells common words in her news letters which makes me wonder about her teacher performance. Close Quote



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
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 380 380
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 392 392
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 329 329
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 323 323
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 322 322
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 322 322
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 287 287
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 304 304
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 305 305
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 288 288
2001 259 3 13 8 2 n/a n/a 0 285
2002 262 7 14 17 2 n/a n/a 0 302
2003 262 7 14 17 2 n/a n/a 0 302
2004 268 10 13 14 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2005 270 9 13 23 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2006 288 6 14 18 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 281 8 16 16 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2008 285 8 14 13 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2009 305 3 18 12 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2010 315 3 23 8 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2011 292 6 14 12 0 5 5 0 334
2012 276 2 13 8 0 4 8 0 311
2013 262 4 9 15 0 3 7 0 300
2014 286 6 10 18 0 3 8 0 331
2015 294 5 8 14 0 3 6 0 330
2016 300 5 4 13 0 2 8 0 332
2017 279 6 4 14 1 1 8 0 313
2018 267 5 7 19 1 1 12 0 312
2019 281 6 3 17 1 1 14 0 323
2020 274 9 0 15 1 1 13 0 313
2021 205 7 0 16 1 1 11 0 241
2022 229 8 2 24 2 0 11 0 276
2023 232 8 1 22 2 0 18 0 283
2024 234 7 3 25 1 0 19 0 289

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
1991 380 19.0 20.0 7.6
1992 392 21.3 18.4 7.7
1993 329 17.9 18.4 10
1994 323 16.1 20.1 9.9
1995 322 16.9 19.1 12.1
1996 322 16.9 19.1 12.1
1997 287 17.2 16.7 10.5
1998 304 17.3 17.6 20.1
1999 305 17.2 17.7 22.3
2000 288 15.9 18.1 13.2
2001 285 16.3 17.5 15.8
2002 302 19.3 15.6 12.9
2003 302 19.3 15.6 12.9
2004 306 18.0 17.0 13.1
2005 315 18.5 17.0 10.8
2006 326 19.0 17.2 14.4
2007 321 17.5 18.3 12.1
2008 320 19.3 16.6 11.9
2009 338 18.3 18.4 10.9
2010 350 17.7 19.7 14.6
2011 334 21.3 15.6 18.6
2012 311 15.5 20.0 15.1
2013 300 15.6 19.1 15.3
2014 331 16.4 20.0 16
2015 330 17.0 19.4 14.8
2016 332 16.0 20.7 13.6
2017 313 17.0 18.4 13.4
2018 312 16.7 18.6 12.8
2019 323 16.2 19.9 15.2
2020 313 16.6 18.7 12.5
2021 241 13.9 17.2 14.1
2022 276 17.3 15.9 9.8
2023 283 16.5 17.1 12
2024 289 16.2 17.8 11.4

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
1991 380 19.0 20.0 7.6
1992 392 21.3 18.4 7.7
1993 329 17.9 18.4 10
1994 323 16.1 20.1 9.9
1995 322 16.9 19.1 12.1
1996 322 16.9 19.1 12.1
1997 287 17.2 16.7 10.5
1998 304 17.3 17.6 20.1
1999 305 17.2 17.7 22.3
2000 288 15.9 18.1 13.2
2001 285 16.3 17.5 15.8
2002 302 19.3 15.6 12.9
2003 302 19.3 15.6 12.9
2004 306 18.0 17.0 13.1
2005 315 18.5 17.0 10.8
2006 326 19.0 17.2 14.4
2007 321 17.5 18.3 12.1
2008 320 19.3 16.6 11.9
2009 338 18.3 18.4 10.9
2010 350 17.7 19.7 14.6
2011 334 21.3 15.6 18.6
2012 311 15.5 20.0 15.1
2013 300 15.6 19.1 15.3
2014 331 16.4 20.0 16
2015 330 17.0 19.4 14.8
2016 332 16.0 20.7 13.6
2017 313 17.0 18.4 13.4
2018 312 16.7 18.6 12.8
2019 323 16.2 19.9 15.2
2020 313 16.6 18.7 12.5
2021 241 13.9 17.2 14.1
2022 276 17.3 15.9 9.8
2023 283 16.5 17.1 12
2024 289 16.2 17.8 11.4

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 $686 (7.5%) $8,445 (92.5%) $9,132

Data source: Idaho 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 8th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 21st of 252 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Roosevelt Elementary School)7570.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Boise Independent District)54.652.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
4th Grade Math (Roosevelt Elementary School)76.572.5
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)50.852.8
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.948.7
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)70.665.7
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)55.651.7
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Math (Roosevelt Elementary School)78.579.2
 0.7%
   5th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)4345.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.942.6
 2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)87.581.3
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)57.557.6
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.956.6
 0.3%
6th Grade Math (Roosevelt Elementary School)64.672.1
 7.5%
   6th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)44.250.5
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)70.976.7
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)59.755.1
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
All Grades Math (Roosevelt Elementary School)73.967.7
 6.2%
   All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)46.545.5
 1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Roosevelt Elementary School)87.577.1
 10.4%
   All Grades Science (Boise Independent District)58.744.1
 14.6%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.940.8
 18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Roosevelt Elementary School)75.372.3
 3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)57.355.5
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students323283
 12.4%
African American68
 33.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1722
 29.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White281232
 17.4%
Two or More Races1418
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.2%12%
 3.2%


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Roosevelt Elementary School ranks 31st of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Students at Roosevelt Elementary School are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : North Junior High School
High : Boise Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 289 students attended Roosevelt Elementary School.


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

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