Roosevelt Elementary School

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
828 S Valencia,  Mesa, AZ
West Central Mesa Neighborhood
Mesa Unified School District
2.3
543 Students
C+
Niche Grade
Roosevelt Elementary School is located in the West Central Mesa area and serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The school focuses on empowering young minds through a traditional curriculum that endorses STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), literacy, community and social emotional learning. Through the use of newer technologies, the school strives to maintain contact with parents and inform them about a student’s progress. ClassDojo is used to send updates and offers a direct channel between teaching staff and parents to communicate about each child’s needs and successes. Roosevelt Elementary School has alternative classrooms, which are called Roosevelt Ranches. In these settings, students are provided with opportunities to build relationships and leadership skills by interacting with children of different ages. In addition to these learning environments, the school offers summer programs, such as an Arizona Cardinals Kids Camp, and has a gardening club.

School Details

Head of School
Darlene Shumway
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
18%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
5
Equity
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Test Scores

Science
26%
State Average
31%
Math
9%
State Average
44%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
268:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Economically disadvantaged
70.5%
Male
52.9%
Hispanic
52.3%
Female
47.1%
Limited English proficient
20.4%
Black
13.6%
Native American
13.6%
White
10.4%
Two or more races
5.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/15/2025
I'm about to ruffle some feathers. Yet I personally don't care. I'm disappointed due to the fact. That this schedule came highly recommended. From various parents and adults overall. My child started this school. Brand spanking new but the principal. At my daughters previous school. Bad mouth me to...
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1.0 parent
7/5/2018
Horrible. The resource teacher who was teaching my neice pulled her aside and her that “ she has one more time or she will get a spanking.” Right in front of another teacher. I’m trying to get my niece out of here. I told the principal and teacher that this child has trauma, and she is a foster chil...
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1.0 parent
9/22/2017
Worst school and staff. They don't care about the students, no compassion. Teacher and office staff are rude. Teacher needs to change careers because compassion for the kids is gone. Teacher says "shut-up" instead of "quiet". I have never told my child to shut up. I have said quiet because I love my...
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5.0 parent
1/13/2016
My children have had the best experience in this school specially this year 15-16.They love their teachers and I know that their love for the students is real, how they go the extra mile to see their students achieve their academic goals is amaizing! I just want to thank all of the staff.
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Roosevelt Elementary School

Roosevelt Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Mesa, AZ and is served by the Mesa Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 543 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Roosevelt Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $297,409. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Valley Academy and Crossroads, McClintock High School, Dobson High School, and more. Learn more about what Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Roosevelt Elementary School.

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