Theodore Roosevelt

491 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 13451 Merkel Ave. in Paramount, California, serves the Paramount Unified School District. It is a public school that caters to a diverse student population, primarily focusing on primary education for children in grades K-5. The school is situated in a residential area of Paramount and functions as a community hub, emphasizing foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school.

Like many schools in the Paramount Unified system, Roosevelt Elementary focuses on inclusive learning and data-driven instruction to meet state academic standards. The school typically provides a range of support services, including English Language Development (ELD) programs and resources for students with special needs, reflecting the demographic diversity of the local area. By fostering a structured classroom environment and encouraging parent involvement, the school aims to create a supportive culture that prioritizes student achievement and citizenship.

491

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Theodore Roosevelt
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	419
Black	51
Asian	7
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
419 (85.5%)
Black
51 (10.4%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
Two or More
7 (1.4%)
White
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Paramount Unified
Phone:	(562)602-8056
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 82