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Roosevelt Elem School

Elementary School · Chicago Heights Sd 170 · Chicago Heights, IL

A Chicago Heights Sd 170 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1345 Sunnyside Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)4% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$21,859
Chronic Absenteeism45.1%

Students at Roosevelt Elem School score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 17 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2013
ELA
35%
2014
Math
6%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
6%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
13%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
13%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (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 IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Roosevelt Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,973/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago Heights), 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

$56,627

Median home value

$148,200

Median rent

$1,156/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

22.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Agnes SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–80.6 mi178Compare →
Washington-mckinley Elem SchEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–50.6 mi279Compare →
Wilson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.6 mi161Compare →
Barack Obama Sch of LdershipEnrollment path unverified4.34–50.8 mi315Compare →

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.

Chicago Heights Sd 170

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$21,859NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roosevelt Elem School is listed in Chicago Heights SD 170; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roosevelt Elem School

Roosevelt Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago Heights, IL, part of Chicago Heights Sd 170, serving approximately 348 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,989 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roosevelt Elem School

What grades does Roosevelt Elem School serve?

Roosevelt Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Roosevelt Elem School?

Roosevelt Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roosevelt Elem School rank in IL?

Roosevelt Elem School ranks #1,989 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Roosevelt Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt Elem School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Roosevelt Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Roosevelt Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

99.4% of students at Roosevelt Elem 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 – 5th
Enrollment
348
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.1%
Area population (ZIP 60411)
52,395
Area average commute
35.9 min
Area median age
35.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 60411; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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