Skip to main content

Average

#669 of 1,280 schools in IA

Roosevelt Elementary School

Elementary School · Mason City Comm School District · Mason City, IA

A Mason City Comm School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

313 15th St. SE, Mason City, IA 50401

  • Math 65% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs IA 73% (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency64.8% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.2% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$15,155
Chronic Absenteeism28.2%

Students at Roosevelt Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
73%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Roosevelt Elementary 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,561/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mason City), 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

$63,807

Median home value

$134,100

Median rent

$868/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50401; 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
North Iowa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–120.8 mi71Compare →
Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–41.3 mi307Compare →
Hoover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–41.9 mi346Compare →
Harding Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–42.0 mi357Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Mason City Comm School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 9
District spending per student
$15,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roosevelt Elementary School is listed in Mason City Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roosevelt Elementary School

Roosevelt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mason City, IA, part of Mason City Comm School District, serving approximately 365 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #669 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roosevelt Elementary School

What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School serve?

Roosevelt Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?

Roosevelt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roosevelt Elementary School rank in IA?

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #669 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Roosevelt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Roosevelt Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Roosevelt Elementary School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roosevelt Elementary School?

67.9% of students at Roosevelt Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
365
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Cerro Gordo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.2%
Area population (ZIP 50401)
28,818
Area average commute
13.9 min
Area median age
42.5
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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 50401; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.