Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District
School District · Phoenix, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
18
18 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,789
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
18
18 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,789
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Irene Lopez School
Phoenix · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center
Phoenix · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John R Davis School
Phoenix · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#137 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,789
+$3,613 vs Arizona median
District size
7,274 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) ranks #137 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)'s schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Irene Lopez School (7.7/10), Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center (7.0/10), and John R Davis School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irene Lopez School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | John R Davis School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | T G Barr School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Valley View School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Southwest Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Maxine O Bush Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Cloves C Campbell SR Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | V H Lassen Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Percy L Julian School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) is a Phoenix, Arizona school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 7,274 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $14,789 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Irene Lopez School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) students show an average math proficiency of 26.6% and ELA proficiency of 33.3%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) with test data.
Schools in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)
18 schools Elementary Schools 18
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Phoenix
- Total Enrollment
- 7,274
- Teachers (FTE)
- 445
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) has 18 schools in total — 18 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
The average composite rating for Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) spends $14,789 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
Irene Lopez School is the highest-rated school in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
Across schools in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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