Roosevelt Elementary School

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
908 E Jefferson St,  Boise, ID
Boise School District
4.0
276 Students
A
Niche Grade
Roosevelt Elementary School is at the corner of North Elm Street and East Jefferson Street, in the heart of Boise's East End neighborhood. This community academy has served kindergarten through sixth-grade students since 1920 and, since that time, has improved its facilities to include better lighting, carpeting and outdoor shade, as well as a modern library, full kitchen and resource room. Comfortable amenities and exciting extracurricular programs keep kids engaged. The highly anticipated Dr. Seuss Week brings whimsical characters to life to foster a love of reading. Roosevelt Elementary School's mission is to provide a learning community that fosters a safe and supportive environment, partners with parents to encourage their children's education and uses the latest research-based teaching methods that promote achievement. Parents and caregivers can join the active parent-teacher organization known for successfully fundraising to ensure students at Roosevelt Elementary have everything they need to be successful. The school consistently scores well above the national average and is known for the dedicated teaching staff who prioritize students' needs.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
77%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%

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Test Scores

Math
38.5%
State Average
20.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
308:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
82%
Hispanic
7.8%
Two or more races
6.4%
Black
2.8%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/9/2024
Re traumatizing victims of violence. Belittling parents and their children. Safety plans are a joke to them. Until a child is injured on their property. A parent not of my child was allowed to take her without consent. Jennifer Combs (principle) you're excuses are exhausting.
5.0 parent
9/15/2023
So many great things to say about this wonderful school and its Staff. They prepare kids well for the next level of school and beyond.
5.0 parent
4/27/2023
We have nothing but wonderful things to say about Roosevelt Elementary School. We've had 2 kids attend Roosevelt (K - 6) and every single teacher each of our kids had was terrific. In addition, the administration and support staff is top notch. We feel very fortunate that our kids got to attend Roos...
3.0 parent
11/1/2022
I believe, and have believed for years, Roosevelt provides one of the best educational experiences in the district. It gives the kid a place to belong. The reason for the low score of Three stars is the professionalism of a few teaches. They don’t appear to be welcoming to parents. When greeted with...

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