ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1220 L A KIRKSEY ST
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401

rvte.palmbeachschools.org

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 1220 L A Kirksey St in West Palm Beach, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School District of Palm Beach County. The school is situated in the heart of the West Palm Beach community and is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success and long-term academic growth.

Beyond the classroom, Roosevelt Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a structure that encourages parental and family engagement. The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that includes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. Through its historical presence in the West Palm Beach area, the school remains a focal point for local families, striving to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that fosters both the personal and intellectual development of its young learners.

315

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	55
Black	237
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
237 (75.2%)
Hispanic
55 (17.5%)
White
11 (3.5%)
Two or More
5 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (1.3%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)653-5100
Website:	http://rvte.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	161	51.1%
Male	154	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)