Roosevelt Elementary School

1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
353 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2927 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Roosevelt Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
87%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Roosevelt Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Roosevelt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #2927 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
353 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Dayton City School District.
In what neighborhood is Roosevelt Elementary School located?
Roosevelt Elementary School is located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Dayton, OH.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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