Roosevelt Elementary School serves 273 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
10%
7%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
273 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Ames Community School District.
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