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#1823 of 1,992 schools in MN

Roosevelt Elementary

Elementary School · Faribault Public School District · Faribault, MN

A Faribault Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

925 PARSHALL ST, Faribault, MN 55021

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$17,883
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Roosevelt Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Roosevelt Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,441/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Faribault), 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

$70,296

Median home value

$267,600

Median rent

$1,044/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mn Academy for the DeafEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–120.4 mi82Compare →
Cannon River Stem SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–81.0 mi234Compare →
Mn Academy for the BlindEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–121.0 mi40Compare →
Divine Mercy Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–51.2 mi221Compare →

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.

Faribault Public School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$17,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roosevelt Elementary is listed in FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roosevelt Elementary

Roosevelt Elementary is a public elementary school in Faribault, MN, part of Faribault Public School District, serving approximately 418 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,823 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roosevelt Elementary

What grades does Roosevelt Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary?

Roosevelt Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roosevelt Elementary rank in MN?

Roosevelt Elementary ranks #1,823 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Roosevelt Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Roosevelt Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Roosevelt Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

78.9% of students at Roosevelt Elementary 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
418
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Rice County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
Area population (ZIP 55021)
30,860
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
40.4
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 55021; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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