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#6586 of 9,539 schools in CA
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
Elementary School · Lawndale Elementary
4161 West 147th St., Lawndale, CA 90260
Enrollment
423
Student-Teacher
22.3:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
423
Student-Teacher
22.3:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,586 of 9,539
In Lawndale
#12 of 13
public schools
In district
#7 of 8
Lawndale Elementary
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F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
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About F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary is a public elementary school in Lawndale, CA, part of Lawndale Elementary.
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary serves approximately 423 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,586 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for F. D. Roosevelt Elementary show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary runs 22.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
41% of students at F. D. Roosevelt Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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F. D. Roosevelt Elementary — Students at F. D. Roosevelt Elementary score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.
How F. D. Roosevelt Elementary Compares
See how F. D. Roosevelt Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4161 West 147th St., Lawndale, CA 90260
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering F. D. Roosevelt Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. William Anderson Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mark Twain Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST CATHERINE LABOURE SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Torrance), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lawndale, see our Lawndale schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance County Community Hawthorne | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Mark Twain Elementary Lawndale | 0.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Bud Carson Middle Hawthorne | 0.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Will Rogers Middle Lawndale | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Environmental Charter High - Gardena Gardena | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| LIMAI ACADEMY Gardena | 0.8 mi | — |
| William Anderson Elementary Lawndale | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Leuzinger High Lawndale | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Da Vinci RISE High El Segundo | 0.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Prairie Vista Middle Hawthorne | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Rising Stars Academy Elementary Hawthorne | 1.0 mi | — |
| Zela Davis Hawthorne | 1.1 mi | 4.6 |
| Jefferson Hawthorne | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Evelyn Carr Elementary Torrance | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| St. Catherine Laboure Elementary Torrance | 1.2 mi | — |
| JUNIPERO SERRA HIGH SCHOOL Gardena | 1.0 mi | 4.4 |
| ST CATHERINE LABOURE SCHOOL Torrance | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary Gardena | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Kornblum Hawthorne | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| Lucille J. Smith Elementary Lawndale | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90260 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,736
Median Home Value
$745,700
Median Rent
$1,877/mo
Population
32,379
College Educated
23.2%
Homeownership
43.7%
Avg Commute
25.2 min
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Median Age
36.7
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| Alicia Cortez Elementary Chino, CA | 5.4 |
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| Aspire Rosa Parks Academy Oakland, CA | 5.4 |
| Baldwin Academy La Puente, CA | 5.4 |
| Barton Hill Elementary San Pedro, CA | 5.4 |
| Billy Mitchell Elementary Lawndale, CA | 5.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
What grades does F. D. Roosevelt Elementary serve?
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend F. D. Roosevelt Elementary?
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F. D. Roosevelt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at F. D. Roosevelt Elementary is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does F. D. Roosevelt Elementary rank in CA?
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary ranks #6,586 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is F. D. Roosevelt Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 F. D. Roosevelt Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, F. D. Roosevelt Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is F. D. Roosevelt Elementary a charter school?
No, F. D. Roosevelt Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is F. D. Roosevelt Elementary a Title I school?
No, F. D. Roosevelt Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for F. D. Roosevelt Elementary?
84.9% of students at F. D. Roosevelt Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (310) 675-1121
Resources & Links
District
Lawndale Elementary- District Enrollment
- 4,420
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,200
- District Rank
- #7 of 8
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