Roosevelt Elementary School

www.rahway.net

608 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School is a public school located at 811 St. George Avenue in Rahway, New Jersey, serving students in the Rahway Public School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for academic success while fostering social and emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supported by integrated technology and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Roosevelt Elementary is known for cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages parent and community involvement. The school typically hosts various programs aimed at building a strong school culture, emphasizing character education and collaborative learning. By focusing on both academic achievement and the holistic development of its students, Roosevelt Elementary serves as a key institution for families in the Rahway area, striving to equip children with the skills necessary for their transition to middle school and beyond.

608

Total Students

53.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	304
Black	168
Asian	14
Two or More	24
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
304 (50.0%)
Black
168 (27.6%)
White
94 (15.5%)
Two or More
24 (3.9%)
Asian
14 (2.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
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:	Rahway Public School District
Phone:	(732)396-1060
Website:	http://www.rahway.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 44

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 75