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#1111 of 1,294 schools in KS

Roosevelt Elem

Elementary School · Arkansas City · Arkansas City, KS

An Arkansas City elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 North B, Arkansas City, KS 67005

  • Math 30% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2025)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.1% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.9% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$13,624
Chronic Absenteeism19.7%

Students at Roosevelt Elem score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.4%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Roosevelt Elem 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,581/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arkansas 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

$57,583

Median home value

$85,800

Median rent

$769/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67005; 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
Frances Willard ElemEnrollment path unverified2.1PK–50.5 mi275Compare →
Ark City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–120.9 mi70Compare →
Adams ElemEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–51.1 mi296Compare →
Jefferson ElemEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–51.1 mi282Compare →

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.

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

Arkansas City

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$13,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roosevelt Elem is listed in Arkansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roosevelt Elem

Roosevelt Elem is a public elementary school in Arkansas City, KS, part of Arkansas City, serving approximately 218 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,111 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roosevelt Elem

What grades does Roosevelt Elem serve?

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

How many students attend Roosevelt Elem?

Roosevelt Elem has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elem is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roosevelt Elem rank in KS?

Roosevelt Elem ranks #1,111 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Roosevelt Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt Elem has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Roosevelt Elem a charter school?

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

Is Roosevelt Elem a Title I school?

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

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

79.4% of students at Roosevelt Elem 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
218
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Cowley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.7%
Area population (ZIP 67005)
15,336
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
37
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 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 67005; 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

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