Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School

roosevelt.ucboe.us/

871 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 4507 Hudson Avenue in Union City, New Jersey, is a prominent public school serving the local community within the Union City School District. Situated in a densely populated urban area, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of Hudson County, providing foundational education for students in the primary grade levels. Its location on Hudson Avenue places it at the heart of a vibrant, transit-oriented neighborhood, reflecting the diverse and multicultural character that defines much of Union City.

As part of the Union City school system, the institution focuses on delivering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique socio-economic needs of its student body. The school typically emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, striving to provide a supportive learning environment despite the challenges common to urban education. Theodore Roosevelt Elementary plays a vital role in the community by fostering early academic achievement and preparing students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

871

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	823
Black	14
Asian	9

Hispanic
823 (94.5%)
White
25 (2.9%)
Black
14 (1.6%)
Asian
9 (1.0%)

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:	Union City School District
Phone:	(201)348-5971
Website:	http://roosevelt.ucboe.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	871
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	741
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 9

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 118