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Roosevelt Elem School
Elementary School · Dolton Sd 148 · Dolton, IL
A Dolton Sd 148 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
111 W 146th St, Dolton, IL 60419
- Math 3% proficient (2019)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roosevelt Elem School score 5% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 70 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roosevelt Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,706
Median home value
$140,500
Median rent
$1,399/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60419; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Under Carrey's Care #1Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Riverdale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Zion Buds of Promise Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 10 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dolton Sd 148
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $26,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roosevelt Elem School is listed in Dolton SD 148; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roosevelt Elem School
Roosevelt Elem School is a public elementary school in Dolton, IL, part of Dolton Sd 148, serving approximately 240 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,695 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 34% 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 Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Roosevelt Elem School?
Roosevelt Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem School is 12.6:1. 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 #3,695 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Roosevelt Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roosevelt Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt Elem School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 34% 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?
98.3% 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (708) 201-2070
- Area population (ZIP 60419)
- 20,979
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 60419; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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