Is Theodore Roosevelt School a good school?

Theodore Roosevelt School ranks in the bottom 3.6% of New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 336 students attended Theodore Roosevelt School.

What is the racial makeup of Theodore Roosevelt School?

Students at Theodore Roosevelt School are 35% African American, 27% White, 21% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Theodore Roosevelt School attend?

Students who attend Theodore Roosevelt School usually go on to attend: Middle : East Middle School High : Binghamton High School

Theodore Roosevelt School

Summary:

Theodore Roosevelt School is an elementary school located in Binghamton, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 345 students. The school is part of the Binghamton City School District, which is ranked 787 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Theodore Roosevelt School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New York elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

The school's academic performance is a significant concern, as it consistently underperforms compared to the Binghamton City School District and the state of New York in standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16% of 3rd graders, 13.04% of 4th graders, and 21.95% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district averages of 28.99%, 29.66%, and 29.19%, respectively. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of New York elementary schools for African American, Hispanic, and White students, as well as for English Language Learners and students with Special Education needs.

Despite the high per-student spending of $21,057 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average, Theodore Roosevelt School has not shown any meaningful improvement in its academic performance or overall ranking over the past decade. When compared to other elementary schools in the Binghamton City School District, such as Horace Mann School and Thomas Jefferson School, which have significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math, as well as higher overall rankings from SchoolDigger, it becomes clear that Theodore Roosevelt School is an outlier in terms of academic performance. This highlights the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies and the implementation of more effective interventions to address the root causes of the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

9 Ogden St
Binghamton, NY 13901-2196

(607) 762-8283

District: Binghamton City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2358^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,057

Students who attend Theodore Roosevelt School usually attend:

Middle:	East Middle School
High:	Binghamton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 336

Racial breakdown:

African American:

34.5%

White:

27.4%

Hispanic:

20.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Theodore Roosevelt School ranks worse than 96.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Binghamton City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Theodore Roosevelt School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.5%), White (27.4%), Hispanic (20.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Binghamton City School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Theodore Roosevelt School is 8.2, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Binghamton City School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Theodore Roosevelt School is $21,057, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Binghamton City School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Theodore Roosevelt School:

SchoolDigger ranks Theodore Roosevelt School 2358^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Theodore Roosevelt School in the ranking list.)

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Binghamton City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Binghamton City School District 787^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Theodore Roosevelt School

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Rank History for all students at Theodore Roosevelt School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	48.44	1398^th	2206	36.6%
2007	55.82	1195^th	2219	46.1%
2008	32.43	1714^th	2227	23.0%
2009	37.54	1681^st	2257	25.5%
2010	35.71	1626^th	2263	28.1%
2011	13.19	2071^st	2286	9.4%
2012	11.31	2135^th	2320	8.0%
2013	11.21	2207^th	2325	5.1%
2014	13.53	2129^th	2345	9.2%
2015	16.25	2057^th	2352	12.5%
2016	6.63	2315^th	2366	2.2%
2017	10.21	2250^th	2386	5.7%
2018	5.64	2355^th	2395	1.7%
2019	7.26	2345^th	2413	2.8%
2021	9.24	2074^th	2201	5.8%
2022	11.08	2288^th	2434	6.0%
2023	10.36	2317^th	2439	5.0%
2024	8.56	2358^th	2445	3.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Theodore Roosevelt School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	19.99	146^th	180	18.9%
2022	16.71	256^th	289	11.4%
2023	21.39	176^th	223	21.1%
2024	29.61	183^rd	279	34.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Theodore Roosevelt School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.66	924^th	938	1.5%
2022	17.16	1003^rd	1027	2.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Theodore Roosevelt School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	16.53	1921^st	1941	1.0%
2019	17.82	1806^th	1859	2.9%
2022	27.33	1661^st	2031	18.2%
2023	28.69	1517^th	2016	24.8%
2024	36.49	1271^st	2110	39.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Theodore Roosevelt School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	10.96	1981^st	2045	3.1%
2019	9.92	1996^th	2032	1.8%
2021	7.74	1647^th	1678	1.8%
2022	10.77	2038^th	2099	2.9%
2023	12.34	1955^th	2041	4.2%
2024	11.13	2012^th	2078	3.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Theodore Roosevelt School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.26	444^th	766	42.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Theodore Roosevelt School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	5.32	2315^th	2338	1.0%
2019	7.42	2307^th	2357	2.1%
2021	5.52	1908^th	1955	2.4%
2022	13.74	2219^th	2401	7.6%
2023	7.57	2345^th	2403	2.4%
2024	5.71	2390^th	2413	1.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Theodore Roosevelt School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	8.86	2268^th	2340	3.1%
2019	8.91	2277^th	2358	3.4%
2021	15.02	1760^th	1961	10.2%
2022	11.80	2258^th	2400	5.9%
2023	16.52	2132^nd	2400	11.2%
2024	15.27	2192^nd	2411	9.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Theodore Roosevelt School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	16.55	880^th	948	7.2%
2019	18.20	813^th	891	8.8%
2021	23.61	336^th	427	21.3%
2022	16.42	859^th	936	8.2%
2023	9.38	840^th	857	2.0%
2024	13.23	888^th	927	4.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Theodore Roosevelt School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	7.14	1379^th	1392	0.9%
2019	8.93	1283^rd	1315	2.4%
2021	18.32	744^th	818	9.0%
2022	16.67	1389^th	1503	7.6%
2023	20.27	1241^st	1429	13.2%
2024	16.44	1410^th	1531	7.9%

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Rank History for White students at Theodore Roosevelt School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	2.52	1396^th	1408	0.9%
2019	5.26	1310^th	1338	2.1%
2021	8.72	1179^th	1224	3.7%
2022	11.98	1302^nd	1399	6.9%
2023	15.16	1198^th	1337	10.4%
2024	5.83	1354^th	1392	2.7%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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: NY State Education Department

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by a citizen
Tuesday, October 3, 2017

This is a very high-needs area. Many of the children's parents struggle with English. The teachers and principal at this school are among the most enthusiastic, dedicated, skillful and joyful teachers I have ever worked with. They have the most wonderful school garden and a garden club program that allows the children to till soil, plant, tend, harvest, cook and eat the fruits and vegetables they grow. There are graphics of healthful eating habits all over the cafeteria. They hold special curriculum nights that offer myriad extra-curricular activities. They have music instruction, after-school chorus classes and so many other enriching opportunities for these very needy kids. Thanks for making such a huge difference in the lives of these children! (Test scores DO NOT tell the story!!!!) Close Quote

Enrollment information for Theodore Roosevelt School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	343	70	12	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	436
1990	395	62	11	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1991	334	69	7	12	0	n/a	n/a	32	454
1992	354	75	13	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1993	330	74	13	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1994	322	77	20	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	438
1995	305	84	11	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	422
1996	305	84	11	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	422
1997	267	89	28	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	419
1998	266	106	25	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1999	272	85	18	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	408
2000	258	75	21	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
2001	278	80	14	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	409
2002	222	109	9	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	372
2003	222	109	9	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	372
2004	232	122	14	40	2	n/a	n/a	0	410
2005	235	117	12	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	402
2006	231	112	13	51	1	n/a	n/a	0	408
2007	230	113	13	34	0	n/a	n/a	19	409
2008	212	105	13	39	1	n/a	n/a	29	399
2009	224	76	8	54	0	n/a	n/a	44	406
2010	231	93	10	50	1	n/a	n/a	18	403
2011	199	116	16	42	0	0	30	0	403
2012	211	120	25	73	3	0	25	0	457
2013	199	116	14	76	2	0	46	0	453
2014	197	120	13	73	2	0	54	0	459
2015	173	132	9	77	1	0	59	0	451
2016	183	114	8	75	0	0	62	0	442
2017	165	112	10	56	0	1	55	0	399
2018	140	119	7	69	0	1	59	0	395
2019	129	110	4	72	0	1	57	0	373
2020	135	109	5	66	0	1	68	0	384
2021	132	114	8	69	1	1	63	0	388
2022	128	108	6	62	1	1	60	0	366
2023	109	115	4	60	2	0	55	0	345
2024	92	116	5	70	0	0	53	0	336

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 Theodore Roosevelt School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	436	29.4	14.8	n/a
1990	477	30.4	15.6	n/a
1991	454	30.0	15.1	n/a
1992	453	30.0	15.1	n/a
1993	435	30.0	14.5	n/a
1994	438	30.0	14.6	66.4
1995	422	27.3	15.5	86
1996	422	27.3	15.5	86
1997	419	25.3	16.6	80.2
1998	427	28.3	15.1	78.7
1999	408	28.0	14.6	82.4
2000	383	30.0	12.8	90.6
2001	409	35.7	11.5	74.3
2002	372	37.1	10.0	81.5
2003	372	37.1	10.0	81.5
2004	410	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	402	36.6	11.0	73.4
2006	408	34.0	12.0	75
2007	409	34.5	11.9	68.5
2008	399	36.5	10.9	73.8
2009	406	38.5	10.5	77.6
2010	403	38.0	10.6	79
2011	403	39.9	10.0	80.9
2012	457	36.0	12.6	78.6
2013	453	35.0	12.9	90.7
2014	459	33.0	13.9	73.2
2015	451	36.0	12.5	76.7
2016	442	35.0	12.6	79.4
2017	399	36.9	10.7	85.2
2018	395	37.0	10.6	84.6
2019	373	38.0	9.8	76.4
2020	384	47.0	8.1	79.2
2021	388	41.0	9.4	79.9
2022	366	35.2	10.3	80.3
2023	345	40.0	8.6	74.5
2024	336	40.5	8.2	74.7

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 Theodore Roosevelt School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	436	29.4	14.8	n/a
1990	477	30.4	15.6	n/a
1991	454	30.0	15.1	n/a
1992	453	30.0	15.1	n/a
1993	435	30.0	14.5	n/a
1994	438	30.0	14.6	66.4
1995	422	27.3	15.5	86
1996	422	27.3	15.5	86
1997	419	25.3	16.6	80.2
1998	427	28.3	15.1	78.7
1999	408	28.0	14.6	82.4
2000	383	30.0	12.8	90.6
2001	409	35.7	11.5	74.3
2002	372	37.1	10.0	81.5
2003	372	37.1	10.0	81.5
2004	410	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	402	36.6	11.0	73.4
2006	408	34.0	12.0	75
2007	409	34.5	11.9	68.5
2008	399	36.5	10.9	73.8
2009	406	38.5	10.5	77.6
2010	403	38.0	10.6	79
2011	403	39.9	10.0	80.9
2012	457	36.0	12.6	78.6
2013	453	35.0	12.9	90.7
2014	459	33.0	13.9	73.2
2015	451	36.0	12.5	76.7
2016	442	35.0	12.6	79.4
2017	399	36.9	10.7	85.2
2018	395	37.0	10.6	84.6
2019	373	38.0	9.8	76.4
2020	384	47.0	8.1	79.2
2021	388	41.0	9.4	79.9
2022	366	35.2	10.3	80.3
2023	345	40.0	8.6	74.5
2024	336	40.5	8.2	74.7

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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