Roosevelt Elementary vs Jefferson Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary and Jefferson Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.4 out of 10. In math proficiency, Jefferson Elementary leads at 66.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Roosevelt Elementary
Spokane, WA
431 students
Jefferson Elementary
Spokane, WA
362 students
Keep or send this comparison
Send to my realtor
Open an email to my realtorRatings Comparison
| Metric | Roosevelt Elementary | Jefferson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.4 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Growth Score | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.5% | 35.9% |
| Environment Score | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| State Rank | #1,630 of 2,251 | #1,462 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 28th | 35th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Roosevelt Elementary | Jefferson Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 53.0% | 66.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 58.0% | 70.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Spokane (99204) | Spokane (99203) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,266 | $95,532 |
| Median Home Value | $355,700 | $449,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,103 | $1,243 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 37.5% | 57.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | 5.8% |
| Avg Commute | — | 20 min |
The data story: Roosevelt Elementary vs Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary sit 1.6 miles apart in Spokane, Washington, and both earn strong overall marks — but Roosevelt Elementary edges ahead, scoring 8.8/10 against Jefferson Elementary's 8.7/10. In state rankings, that gap is more tangible: Roosevelt Elementary sits at #160 of 2,225 Washington schools while Jefferson Elementary ranks #185 of 2,225, a 25-position difference that places Roosevelt in the top 7.2% statewide versus Jefferson's top 8.3%.
On academics, the schools essentially trade punches. Jefferson Elementary holds a narrow academic score advantage, 9.0/10 versus Roosevelt Elementary's 8.9/10 — a one-tenth margin that is unlikely to drive a decision on its own. Growth tells a different story: Roosevelt Elementary's growth score of 9.4/10 outpaces Jefferson Elementary's 8.6/10 by 0.8 points, meaning Roosevelt's students are advancing faster relative to their starting points, a metric that matters most for families prioritizing year-over-year learning momentum over static proficiency snapshots.
Roosevelt Elementary is the larger school, enrolling 431 students compared to Jefferson Elementary's 362. Student-teacher ratios are similarly close — 13.5:1 at Roosevelt versus 13.9:1 at Jefferson — so neither school has a meaningful classroom-size advantage. The most pronounced demographic difference is economic: Roosevelt Elementary serves a free-and-reduced-lunch population of 56%, compared to 36% at Jefferson Elementary. That 20-percentage-point gap indicates Roosevelt is educating a substantially higher share of economically disadvantaged students while still outranking Jefferson statewide, which speaks to the strength of its academic environment relative to its student mix.
Both schools cover the same grade span, PK through 6, so families with children entering kindergarten or those with a mix of younger and older elementary-age kids face no structural trade-off on grade coverage. The decision ultimately hinges on whether a family weighs current academic performance, where Jefferson holds a slim edge, against growth trajectory and equity outcomes, where Roosevelt pulls ahead.
Editorial summary generated May 2026 · sonnet
Who each school fits
Roosevelt Elementary
Jefferson Elementary fits families whose children are already performing near grade level and who prioritize a school with slightly higher academic proficiency scores. With a 9.0/10 academic rating and a somewhat smaller enrollment of 362 students, it suits parents who want a high-achieving baseline environment and a marginally less economically diverse student body.
Jefferson Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary is the stronger fit for families who value learning momentum — its 9.4/10 growth score, 0.8 points above Jefferson's, means students are making faster academic progress relative to where they started. Its #160 state rank and demonstrated outcomes across a higher-need population (56% free/reduced lunch) make it the better choice for families who want a school that actively accelerates every child's trajectory.