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#6652 of 9,539 schools in CA
Roosevelt Walker Academy
Elementary School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA
A Santa Ana Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 South Halladay, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Math 21% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roosevelt Walker Academy score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roosevelt Walker Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Ana), 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
$68,697
Median home value
$608,300
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward B. Cole AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Garfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 402 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Santa Ana Unified
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #25 of 51
- District spending per student
- $22,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roosevelt Walker Academy is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roosevelt Walker Academy
Roosevelt Walker Academy is a public elementary school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,652 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roosevelt Walker Academy
What grades does Roosevelt Walker Academy serve?
Roosevelt Walker Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Roosevelt Walker Academy?
Roosevelt Walker Academy has an enrollment of approximately 675 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Walker Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Walker Academy is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roosevelt Walker Academy rank in CA?
Roosevelt Walker Academy ranks #6,652 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Roosevelt Walker Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Roosevelt Walker Academy 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 Roosevelt Walker Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt Walker Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Roosevelt Walker Academy a charter school?
No, Roosevelt Walker Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roosevelt Walker Academy a Title I school?
No, Roosevelt Walker Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roosevelt Walker Academy?
82.2% of students at Roosevelt Walker Academy 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 675
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (714) 564-1200
- Area population (ZIP 92701)
- 48,272
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 92701; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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