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#9389 of 9,539 schools in CA
Roosevelt Elementary
Elementary School · Tulare City · Tulare, CA
A Tulare City elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1046 West Sonora Ave., Tulare, CA 93274
- Math 11% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 16% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roosevelt Elementary score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roosevelt Elementary 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tulare), 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
$69,905
Median home value
$300,900
Median rent
$1,334/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Pleasant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Tulare SupportEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tulare City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roosevelt Elementary is listed in Tulare City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roosevelt Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary is a public elementary school in Tulare, CA, part of Tulare City, serving approximately 589 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #9,389 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roosevelt Elementary
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary serve?
Roosevelt Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary?
Roosevelt Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roosevelt Elementary rank in CA?
Roosevelt Elementary ranks #9,389 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Roosevelt Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Roosevelt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Roosevelt Elementary a charter school?
No, Roosevelt Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roosevelt Elementary a Title I school?
No, Roosevelt Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roosevelt Elementary?
93.5% of students at 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (559) 685-7280
- Area population (ZIP 93274)
- 79,154
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 93274; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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