Roosevelt

worcesterschools.org/school/roosevelt-school/

604 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 1006 Grafton Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, serves as a neighborhood hub for elementary education within the Worcester Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging critical thinking, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s community-centered approach is reflected in its efforts to bridge the gap between home and the classroom, often providing resources and programming that engage families and local stakeholders. With a curriculum aligned with state standards and a dedicated faculty, Roosevelt Elementary strives to create a structured yet nurturing atmosphere where children from various backgrounds can thrive. Prospective parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and specific programs on their official district website.

604

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	194
Black	173
Asian	35
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
194 (32.1%)
Black
173 (28.6%)
White
171 (28.3%)
Asian
35 (5.8%)
Two or More
29 (4.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3482
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/roosevelt-school/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 98

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 67