Roosevelt Elementary School

83 LIVINGSTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

www.nbpschools.net/Domain/20

597 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 83 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, New Jersey, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the New Brunswick Public School District. Situated in the heart of a diverse and historic urban community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and cultural inclusivity. As a community-focused institution, it plays a vital role in preparing a multicultural student body for middle school transition by prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character development.

The school operates within a district that places a strong emphasis on equity and student achievement, often leveraging its location near the city center to engage with local resources and community partnerships. With a commitment to meeting the unique needs of its students, Roosevelt Elementary provides a structured curriculum supported by dedicated faculty and staff who work to create an inclusive atmosphere. The school remains an integral part of the New Brunswick educational landscape, striving to provide its students with the essential tools needed for long-term academic success and personal development.

597

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	561
Black	28
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
561 (94.0%)
Black
28 (4.7%)
White
6 (1.0%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
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:	New Brunswick School District
Phone:	(732)745-5300
Website:	http://www.nbpschools.net/Domain/20
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	525
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 80

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 122