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#1444 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Roosevelt School

Elementary School · Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Yuma, AZ

A Yuma Elementary District (4499) elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

550 W 5TH ST, Yuma, AZ 85364

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$10,416
Chronic Absenteeism42.2%

Students at Roosevelt School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Roosevelt School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High1,686/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yuma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,497

Median home value

$204,300

Median rent

$963/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

59.1%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Yuma District One Digital Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.7K–80.1 mi34Compare →
George Washington Carver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–60.5 mi307Compare →
Amerischools Academy NorthCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–80.9 mi176Compare →
O C Johnson SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–51.0 mi367Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Yuma Elementary District (4499)

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#13 of 19
District spending per student
$10,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roosevelt School is listed in Yuma Elementary District (4499); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roosevelt School

Roosevelt School is a public elementary school in Yuma, AZ, part of Yuma Elementary District (4499), serving approximately 263 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,444 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roosevelt School

What grades does Roosevelt School serve?

Roosevelt School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Roosevelt School?

Roosevelt School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt School?

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roosevelt School rank in AZ?

Roosevelt School ranks #1,444 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Roosevelt School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Roosevelt School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Roosevelt School a charter school?

No, Roosevelt School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Roosevelt School a Title I school?

No, Roosevelt School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Yuma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.2%
Area population (ZIP 85364)
72,125
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
32.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85364; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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