Excellent
#27 of 719 schools in ID
Top 4% in state
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary School · Boise Independent District · Boise, ID
A Boise Independent District elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
908 EAST JEFFERSON STREET, Boise, ID 83712
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roosevelt Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.4%
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 rateThe 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boise), 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
$105,764
Median home value
$757,700
Median rent
$1,368/mo
College educated
62.5%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83712; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Sage International School of BoiseCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,022 | Compare → |
| St Joseph's Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| The Children's School of BoisePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 15 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boise Independent District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #3 of 48
- District spending per student
- $12,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roosevelt Elementary School is listed in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roosevelt Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, ID, part of Boise Independent District, serving approximately 289 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 6th.
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School is 18.1:1. 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 ID?
Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #27 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Roosevelt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
11.4% 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (208) 854-6030
- Area population (ZIP 83712)
- 9,312
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 83712; 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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