Roosevelt Elementary School

270 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School is a public school located in the Eastside neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Tacoma Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school operates with a focus on fostering an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student population, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is well-integrated into the local Tacoma community, benefiting from the resources and support initiatives provided by the district. It typically emphasizes building strong partnerships between families and educators to enhance student outcomes. While specific academic programs and extracurricular offerings may evolve based on district priorities, Roosevelt Elementary is characterized by its dedication to creating a safe and structured learning space that addresses the unique needs of its neighborhood’s youth.

270

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	89
Black	53
Asian	18
Two or More	41
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	22

Hispanic
89 (33.1%)
Black
53 (19.7%)
Two or More
41 (15.2%)
White
35 (13.0%)
Pacific Islander
22 (8.2%)
Asian
18 (6.7%)
American Indian
11 (4.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-4400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 34

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 42